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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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“Theresa did an excellent job representing my interests. First and foremost, she is knowledgeable, articulate and responsive. In addition, she was patient and empathetic. Theresa understood the many levels of frustration I experienced over the course of the past 3 months. …
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WGNA’s “Ask the Lawyer” – Graig Zappia
Tully Rinckey’s Graig Zappia stops by WGNA for the Ask the Lawyers segment and provides legal guidance for listeners on wills, title insurance and working overtime without getting paid.
Graig Zappia Discusses Social Media Executors Legislation
Albany, NY Estate Planning attorney Graig Zappia of Tully Rinckey 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, or executor, in their …
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 …
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Contest a Will: a Challenging Process
By Greg T. Rinckey Q: Shortly before my father passed away, my sister talked him into leaving me out of a trust he initially created for both of us. What can I do so I don’t get left with nothing? …
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. …
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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.
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
