Choose a NY Estate Attorney Who Will Be Attentive to Your Needs

Choose a New York City Estate Attorney Who Will Be Attentive to Your Needs

Appropriate estate planning includes drafting crucial documents like a last will and testament, living trusts, and advance directives. Whether you are involved in probating a decedent’s estate or preparing and executing an estate plan, you should consult a seasoned New York estate attorney. It’s imperative to find the right individual to provide you with the legal help you need. You should not only find an attorney with experience but also one who will be attentive to your needs. If you need to talk with a knowledgeable New York City estate lawyer, you should give Jules Haas a call.

Every family has unique circumstances, including individual financial situations, long-term objectives, and family relationships. When personalized service is provided, your particular needs and priorities are accounted for in important estate documents.

What Are the Benefits of Retaining an Estate Attorney Who Provides Personalized Service?

The benefits of retaining an estate lawyer who provides personalized service cannot be overstated. While many attorneys can simply set up forms, an attorney who excels at providing personal attention will ensure that your legal plans and strategies are suited to your particular family dynamics and long-term objectives. They will account for your financial health and needs.

This means that your attorney not only draft a barebones will but will also give you advice in the course of you making decisions about how to plan for your family’s future without you. Advice may be given in connection with protecting assets, minimizing taxes, and attending to the wellbeing of the family.

Since estate laws are complex and evolve, it is also critical to retain a lawyer who keeps up with the law and takes time with your case. Minor mistakes in testamentary documents can result in notable financial losses, family quarrels and prolonged litigation. Conversely, estate planning done well will reduce your loved ones’ tax burden, prevent unnecessary costs, and minimize the likelihood of your estate plan being challenged in court. For example, if you have a disabled loved one, your lawyer can make sure that a special needs trust is put in place to protect them. Similarly, it may be appropriate for me to help you put in place a revocable living trust to avoid probate.

Estate Litigation

Sometimes despite careful estate planning, disputes arise. These can be heated and challenging for all involved. This is why personalized attention is also important in the course of estate litigation, which includes any legal disputes that arise from the probate or administration of a decedent’s assets; typically, these are handled in Surrogate’s Court. Examples of this type of litigation include will contests, breach of fiduciary duty, contested accountings, discovery and turnover proceedings, trust contests, spousal right of election and removal proceedings. Personalized attention through the course of litigation can make it more likely that the dispute is decided in your favor because your attorney will know the details of your case and how they can be turned to your favor. Not every case should be handled the same way.

Consult a New York City Estate Lawyer

Jules Haas has more than 40 years of experience working with clients in the areas of probate, estate administration, Surrogate’s Court proceedings, and working with them on estate planning that reflects their specific needs and requirements. He graduated in the top 10% of his class at the New England School of Law in Boston and served on the school’s law review. His practice stands out for its personal attention to client needs and achieving security for clients’ families and beneficiaries.

Mr. Haas is a seasoned New York trust litigator who represents beneficiaries, trustees, and other interested parties. Dedicated to providing clients with personal and attentive service, he handles all probate, estate administration and Surrogate’s court cases as well as guardianship cases throughout New York and surrounding communities. Contact Mr. Haas now to discuss your matter via our online form or at (212) 355-2575 for a free consultation.