Estate Planning Attorneys

Looking to protect your estate? What will happen to your assets after you die? The estate planning attorneys at Kommer Bave & Ciccone LLP have extensive experience and great success through developing estate plans with a holistic approach to our clients’ needs. When we meet with you, we take the time to get to know you and your individual situation. This allows us to put together a comprehensive estate plan that both meets your needs, and gives your loved ones security and comfort.

Our estate planning attorneys are here to help with:

Estate Planning Wills Trusts, Revocable or Irrevocable Power of Attorney Durable Power of Attorney

Health Care Proxy Living Wills Probate/Administration Surrogate’s Court Litigation Guardianship

We work hard to protect our clients’ assets by crafting estate plans and strategies with meticulous attention to detail. Many clients come to us unsure of what they need related to finances, healthcare issues, and family needs. We help them decide where assets will be directed and how to account for any unique circumstances. Dealing with estate planning and writing a will or trust can be confusing. We take pride in educating our clients by answering all of their questions and providing individualized attention to their needs. We also address issues related to long-term care needs such as long-term care insurance and Medicaid planning.

Kommer Bave & Ciccone LLP – Experienced Estate Planning Attorneys

The Law Firm of Kommer Bave & Ciccone LLP is dedicated to assisting you with any questions and concerns you have regarding your estate. If you are wrestling with questions such as:

• What do I own of value, and what is it actually worth?
• Is what I own enough to require estate tax planning?
• How will my property be divided when I pass away?
• If I am incapacitated, who is going to watch over me, my spouse, my children, and my assets?

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Our Estate Planning Lawyers Represent Clients Dealing With:

Wills – Having a Last Will and Testament is important as it allows you to choose the beneficiaries of your property and to name your Executor. But dealing with estate planning and writing a will can be confusing. Our estate planning attorneys take the time to break through the complexities of Wills and other estate planning tools with each and every client. We work with you to create the right estate plan based on your specific needs and assets.

Trusts – Trusts are a vital part of many estate plans. There are different types of trusts: Revocable, Irrevocable, Testamentary, and Supplemental trusts. With each offering advantages and disadvantages, depending on their purpose. Trusts can be set up to address the needs of disabled, minor beneficiaries and provide estate tax relief. Our attorneys take the mystery out of “trusts” and offer advice on which trust best suits your specific situation.

Power of Attorney – A power of attorney is one of the most important estate planning documents you can have. There are three main categories of powers of attorney: Limited, General, and Durable. There are many factors that go into deciding whom to appoint, to what powers to give, so it is important to have an experienced attorney guide you through the process.

Guardianship – Supreme Court – We represent clients in contested and non-contested guardianship proceedings under Article 81 of the NYS Mental Hygiene Law. Our attorneys have the compassion and dedication to represent individuals and families during these often very difficult proceedings.

Guardianship – Surrogate’s Court – Our attorneys represent clients in contested and non-contested guardianship proceedings under Article 17 and Article 17-A of the NYS Surrogate’s Court Procedure Act. We have the compassion and dedication to represent individuals and families during these often very difficult proceedings.

Health Care Proxy – A health care proxy is a document within which you (the principal) appoint an agent to make your medical decisions if you can no longer make your own. We assist our clients with their questions on who to appoint and put together their advance directive document.

Estate Litigation – These can be very emotional and scary times especially if proper planning has not been done. Will there be a contest? If so, the attorneys at Kommer Bave & Ciccone LLP are tireless advocates for their clients in any contested proceeding.

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