New York Wills Lawyer

The proven New York wills lawyers at Barton LLP represent clients in a broad range of services from estate planning to estate litigation. The New York wills lawyers provide innovative personal and tax planning to clients as well as assistance with drafting and interpreting a Last Will and Testament. Clients will have the confidence of knowing that their case is being handled by an experienced and knowledgeable New York wills lawyer.

The New York wills lawyers have experience representing clients in estate and wills matters, including:

• Contested Wills
• Estate
• Inheritance
• Living Wills
• Missing Heir Searches
• Powers of Attorney
• Successions
• Wills

Experienced New York Wills Attorney

Wills are the most common way for people to state their preferences about how their estates should be handled after their deaths. Many people use their wills to express their deepest sentiments toward their loved ones. A well-written will eases the transition for survivors by transferring property quickly and avoiding many tax burdens. Despite these advantages, many estimates figure that at least seventy percent of Americans do not have valid wills. While it is difficult to contemplate mortality, many people find that great peace of mind results from putting their affairs in order.

Wills vary from extremely simple single-page documents to elaborate volumes, depending on the estate size and preferences of the person making the will (the “testator”). Wills describe the estate, the people who will receive specific property (the “devisees”), and even special instructions about care of minor children, gifts to charity, and formation of posthumous trusts. Many people choose to disinherit people who might usually be expected to receive property. For all these examples, the testator must follow the legal rules for wills in order to make the document effective.

Trusted New York Wills Law Firm

The New York wills attorneys at Barton LLP are distinguished by a history of successful wills claim recoveries. For experienced representation in a wills dispute or for assistance drafting a will, contact a New York wills lawyer at Barton LLP in New York.