In order to make sure your assets are allocated according to your intent, it is imperative to have a will executed, recorded, and safely stored to be valid after your death. Seeking the advice of a legal profession will ensure that the contents of the will are clear, and will fully encompass the assets sought to be distributed. An advising lawyer can also help make sure that assets with beneficiary designation forms, which supersede even properly executed wills, remain current with a client’s most current wishes.

These assets include retirement accounts, 401(k) plans and life insurance. Often times, beneficiary designation forms are filled out and left unaltered years later when situations change. The most problematic scenario is when an ex-spouse is listed on one of these forms even years after a divorce. If the decedent has not altered these forms before their death, these assets will still go to the person listed as beneficiary, i.e. the ex-spouse, and will only be distributed according to intestate rules if the beneficiary legally disclaims his or her rights to the assets.

If you need any additional information regarding estate planning or your require the aid of a Probate Attorney Orange County, NY or the Greater New York City area, please contact: Barton Slavin, Esq. of Slavin & Slavin, Esqs. at (212) 233-1010.

Barton Slavin

With over thirty three (33) years as a practicing attorney Barton L. Slavin, Esq. leads a staff and network of experienced attorneys that meets both corporate and personal legal needs.

Contact Barton Slavin, Esq. of Slavin & Slavin, Esqs. at (212) 233 -1010 or send an email to barton@nycattorneys.com. Consultations are free.

We work hard to make sure that all of your concerns are properly addressed and that your matter is resolved in a timely manner. Slavin & Slavin Attorneys at Law

What makes Barton L. Slavin different from other attorneys is that he has an in-depth knowledge of the medicine and an understanding of effective communication methods to present a case to the jury in the Courtroom or the Mediator in a settlement meeting.

Your case will be prepared with the guidance and advice of Hon. Joseph Slavin, who as a Trial Judge for 20 years presided over approximately 1,000 Jury Trials (Medical Malpractice, Tort, Felony Criminal Cases including Homicide and Drug Cases).

Barton L. Slavin received an AV Rating of Very High / Pre-eminent Martindale Hubbell Lawyer Rating. This is the highest ranking, which signifies that the lawyer has reached the heights of professional excellence.