Eight Things To Know To Ensure Your New York Power of Attorney Works
Eight things you should know to ensure your New York Power of Attorney works when you need it Many clients come to our office wanting to create a will or a trust to take care of their financial affairs when they pass away. It is my job to remind them that an estate...
Protect your Children During COVID19 by Designating Standby Guardianship (for NY parents)
As Coronavirus spreads throughout the world, it is no longer a remote possibility that both parents can become sick and require quarantine from their children until well. It is important to designate someone who can take care of one’s children in case of emergency,...
GDPR-10 Fundamentals you MUST know before the deadline
This Friday on May 25th, a new EU privacy law, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect. You might already know about it because your inbox has been flooded with Privacy Policy updates from big companies trying to comply with the law. GDPR is...
Chinese Inheritance Law: The Definitive Guide
This is a guest article by Jason Tian, a senior partner at Landing Law Offices in Shanghai, China. For more than ten years, he and his team have been offering legal services related to inheritance and estate planning for clients from countries outside China. Find more...
Do U.S. (New York) Courts Apply Foreign Forced Heirship for Real Estate Properties in the U.S.?
One of the challenges of international estate planning is ensuring that your estate plan will be governed by the relevant country’s laws. Estate planning laws vary significantly around the globe, and attempting to apply one country’s laws to an estate plan drafted...
Cross-Border Estate Planning for US Expats in Singapore
Living in Singapore is on many US citizens’ bucket lists for good reason. From incredible architecture and expatriate-friendly tax laws to a distinctly-unique local culture and one-of-a-kind natural ecosystem, Singapore offers lifestyle opportunities that are...
