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How Legal Planning Strengthens Communities in Brockport and Rochester Great communities do not happen by accident. They are built through daily choices that protect families, support small businesses, and steward ...
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How Divorce Affects Your Will, Trust, and Beneficiaries in New York If you’re going through a divorce or have recently finalized one, it’s critical to revisit ...
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Why You Should Use an Attorney Instead of LegalZoom In today’s digital world, it's tempting to look for fast and affordable legal services online. Companies like LegalZoom ...
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Is Your Estate Plan Ready for the Holidays? What to Review This OctoberAs the holiday season approaches, families in Rochester and across Monroe, Orleans, and Genesee Counties gather to reflect, ...
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Estate planning has traditionally focused on physical property like homes, bank accounts, and personal belongings. But in today’s world, many people in Rochester and across Monroe, Orleans, and ...
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As summer winds down and fall begins in Rochester and throughout Monroe, Orleans, and Genesee Counties, many families and small business owners take stock of what needs to be done ...
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Many families in Western New York—including Rochester, Brockport, and the surrounding counties of Monroe, Orleans, and Genesee—wonder if creating a trust is worth it. While not ...
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Many people create a will and assume it will serve them for life. But as your family, finances, and priorities evolve, your will should evolve too. If you live in ...
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Many people think estate planning is something to handle later in life—after retirement. But the truth is, estate planning isn’t just for older adults. In fact, ...
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If you're retired or nearing retirement in Western New York—especially in Rochester, Brockport, or nearby in Monroe, Orleans, or Genesee County—now is the right time ...
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Warm weather, longer days, and a lighter calendar make summer the perfect season to tackle projects that often sit on hold—like cleaning up your legal paperwork. Whether you ...
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Summer is often a season of planning—vacations, home projects, family gatherings, and catching up on what’s been sitting on your to-do list. It’s also ...
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Major life events—both planned and unexpected—can affect your legal and financial future in significant ways. Whether you’ve gotten married, had a child, started a ...
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Gifting assets to family members can be a wonderful way to share your wealth, support loved ones, and plan for the future. However, in New York, gifting assets without a ...
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Planning for the future is one of the most important gifts you can give your loved ones. Without clear instructions and protections in place, transferring assets can become a long, ...
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Buying a home is one of the biggest milestones in life—and one of the largest investments you’ll ever make. Whether you’ve purchased your first ...
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Creating a will or trust is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your family, your assets, and your wishes. But with the rise of DIY ...
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No one likes to think about their own passing, but having an estate plan in place is one of the most important things you can do for your family. Without ...
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Planning for the future can be a difficult and sometimes uncomfortable task, but one of the most important steps you can take to protect your loved ones is ensuring that ...
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Life is full of changes, and these changes can have a significant impact on your estate plan. Whether you’ve experienced a marriage, divorce, the birth of a child, ...
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How Legal Planning Reduces Stress When Caring for Aging Parents Caring for aging parents is a responsibility many families in Monroe, Orleans, and Genesee Counties face with love, dedication, and concern. But alongside the emotional weight of ensuring quality care comes the financial and legal stress of navigating health care ...
The Role of Medicaid Planning in Avoiding Nursing Home Poverty For many families in Monroe, Orleans, and Genesee Counties, the cost of long-term care is one of the biggest financial concerns they will ever face. Nursing home care in Western New York can cost multiple thousands of dollars per month, ...
How Proper Legal Planning Supports Small Business Growth in Genesee County Small businesses are the backbone of Genesee County’s economy. From family-owned shops in Batavia to agricultural operations outside LeRoy, these businesses provide jobs, create innovation, and form the fabric of local communities. But with opportunity comes risk, ...
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