Jointly Owned Assets: Are You Gambling with Your Legacy?
In New York, many married couples share ownership of assets like real estate, bank accounts, and investments. While this setup offers convenience and shared control, it can also introduce risks that might affect long-term wealth. This blog explores the question: Are you risking your legacy by choosing joint ownership? Let's look at...
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Will My Child’s Spouse Inherit My Money?
Try as we might, we cannot control who our children marry. Though you may make an effort to get along with your children's spouses, sometimes things do not work out in your favor. You may also worry about what happens to the inheritance you leave for your married child if their marriage dissolves.
The animosity...
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Supreme Court to Decide Whether States Can Prohibit Same-Sex Marriage
On Friday, the Supreme Court agreed to decide whether any of our 50 states can prohibit same-sex marriage. Currently, the number of states allowing same-sex marriage is 36 and the District of Columbia, and more than 70% of Americans now live in states where gay couples can marry. A 2012 case United States...
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