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New York Answers To Questions On Wills and Estates (Mostly Wills)
Also has questions on inheritance taxes and liability of debts of the deceased.

Understanding New York Law: (Scroll Down Large Document, Can Download It As Well)
Wills Trusts and Estates pp.166-174

The Law Of Probate Trusts & Estates (All 50 States & DC)
Links to the statutes, case law, and help groups in your state.

Wills In All 50 States & DC
Select your state on the right.

Being An Executor (Not State Specific)

The Right Of A Surviving Spouse To Get A Certain Share Of The Estate (All 50 States & DC)

Making A Will (Not State Specific)
When you need one & what to put in one.

Life Advice About Being An Executor (Not State Specific)
An overview of the executor's role.

Find The AARP In New York
The AARP offers legal advocacy for seniors and may also have state specific consumer brochures which are available to everyone.

See Misc. On Estate Planning
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Find The AARP In New York
The AARP offers legal advocacy for seniors and may also have state specific consumer brochures which are available to everyone.

For More See Consumer-SOS/Medical Directives/Living Wills

Trust Funds

New York Answers To Questions On Trusts (New York)

Understanding New York Law: (Scroll Down Large Document, Can Download It As Well)
Wills Trusts and Estates pp.166-174.

Forms and Instructions for Trusts and Estates (New York Attorney General)
A page of links to forms and instructions for trusts and estates.

Setting Up a Trust For Someone Who Can't Control Their Spending
Also learn what you can do to protect the trust from creditors or from being assigned to someone else other than your beneficiary.

The Law Of Probate Trusts & Estates (All 50 States & DC)
Links to the statutes, case law, and help groups in your state.

Living Trust Offers: How to Make Sure They're Trust-worthy

Establishing A Trust Fund (Not State Specific)
A trust fund is not just for the wealthy.

Power of Attorney

Durable Power Of Attorney & Health Care Directives (Nolo.com)

Find The AARP In New York
The AARP offers legal advocacy for seniors and may also have state specific consumer brochures which are available to everyone.

See Misc. On Estate Planning

Misc. on Estate Planning

The Death Of A Spouse (Check List Of To Do's)
Good tips for people in every state.

Understanding New York Law: (Scroll Down Large Document, Can Download It As Well)
Wills Trusts and Estates pp.166-174

Retirement, Estate Planning & Social Security (Nolo.com)
Over 80 articles on the above subjects.

Estate Planning Websites (Lots of Links For Many States)

Where To Write For Vital Records (50 States & DC)
For birth, death and marriage certificates, divorce papers and more.

Birth, Death, Marriage and Divorce Records (New York)
New York Charges a fee for such and only certain people can obtain them.