Estate Planning

Over the years, the lawyers at Tully Rinckey PLLC have helped numerous people with their estate planning needs, such as Wills, Trusts, Living Wills, Health Care Proxies and General Durable Powers of Attorney. Unlike some estate planning attorneys, however, they can also guide you through and demystify the probate process after a person has died. Our goal has and always will be to provide reasonably priced, personal, efficient, knowledgeable and compassionate service to individuals facing the complicated and confusing decisions that often arise during stressful and traumatic times in their lives.
Estate planning is the process where consideration is given to making sure that a person’s assets are distributed in accordance with their wishes after death and minimizing or eliminating potential estate taxes and other expenses. Included in the estate plan are usually a Will, a General Durable Power of Attorney, a Living Will, a Health Care Proxy, and, in certain instances, a Trust.
It is extremely important to have the guidance of an experienced and knowledgeable estate planning attorney when drawing up these documents. Not only will your lawyer be mindful of both federal and state laws governing estates, he or she will advise you as to what you can and can not do with regard to the distribution of your assets.
The attorneys at Tully Rinckey PLLC understand the needs of the people living and working throughout Albany County, the Capital Region and across New York State.
See our Frequently Asked Questions section of our website for more information concerning estate planning and probate matters. Call Tully Rinckey PLLC 24 hours a day, seven days a week to speak to an attorney: 518-218-7100.
The most popular City / Village / Town Courts our lawyers serve:
Albany, Altamont, Amsterdam, Berne, Bethlehem, Brunswick, Clifton Park, Cohoes, Colonie, Coeymans, Delaware, Duanesburg, East Greenbush, Fulton, Glens Falls, Glenville, Gloversville, Grafton, Greene, Guilderland, Hoosick, Hudson, Johnstown, Malta, Mechanicville, Menands, Montgomery, Nassau, New Scotland, Rensselaer, Rensselaerville, Rotterdam, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Schodack, Scotia, Troy, Ulster, Voorheesville, Warren, Washington, Watervliet
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Social Media Executors Legislation

Tully Rinckey’s Graig Zappia provides estate planning advice to CBS 6 viewers after a downstate Assemblyman is proposing a bill that would require people to appoint a social media proxy in their will to handle all accounts after they pass …
WGNA’s “Ask the Lawyer” – Graig Zappia

Graig Zappia makes an appearence on WGNA’s Ask the Lawyers to help listeners out with their legal questions on real estate and estate planning.
Zappia Joins Tully Rinckey as Partner

According to Tully Rinckey PLLC, attorney Graig Zappia has joined the firm as a partner. Zappia will focus his practice on commercial and residential real estate law, as well as employment law. Zappia will ensure that all bases are covered …
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Healthy, Wealthy & Wise

Ask the Pros What is the No. 1 legal document that everyone should have prepared for 2012? Everyone needs a will in 2012. A new state law in 2011 made it easier for individuals to challenge the validity of a …
Memorial Donations Should Be Arranged Before Inclusion in an Obituary
We are very familiar with a decedent’s desire to leave a legacy or to make one last expression of gratitude to an organization he or she supported during life or that supported the decedent during his or her final illness. …
Planning Ahead Can Reduce Uncertainty and Worry

Studies show that uncertainty and procrastination are among the leading causes of stress. Oftentimes they work hand-in-hand to create an even higher level of worry. Unanswered questions about the future cause concern, and failure to take action regarding those questions …
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Probate and Administration of Estates – June 21, 2011
Presenter: Tully Rinckey PLLC Estate Planning attorney Time: 6:00-8:30 p.m. (half-hour break in the middle) Credits: 1 – Ethics and Professionalism RSVP is required as light fare and nonalcoholic drinks will be provided.
Wills and Trusts – Mar. 15, 2011
Presenter: Tully Rinckey PLLC Estate Planning attorney Time: 6:00-8:30 p.m. (half-hour break in the middle) Credits: 1 – Areas of Professional Practice, 1 – Skills RSVP is required as light fare and nonalcoholic drinks will be provided.
Dining with the Future: Estate Planning Seminar – March 12, 2008
Date: March 12, 2008 Time: 5:30 pm Location: Holiday Inn, 946 New Loudon Road, Albany NY 12110 More Info: (518) 218-7100

