Trusts Lawyer in Smithtown
Protect and Distribute Your Assets in a Private & Timely Manner with the Help of Our Experienced Trust Attorneys
Why You Need a Trust?
A trust is a written legal document that accomplishes many of the same goals as a Last Will and Testament. In a trust, you appoint an individual called a “trustee” to be in charge of managing your assets and distributing your assets to the beneficiaries you have specified. However, a trust allows your trust assets to be distributed without having to involve a probate court. The matter remains private between the trustee and the beneficiaries and no public record is created. There are many different types of trusts. Certain types of trusts provide asset protection which is necessary if you have future creditors or if you are applying for Medicaid to cover health care costs.
When You Need a Trust?
You do not have to be at retirement age, or older, to set up a trust. Oftentimes clients who come to us to set up a trust do so in an emergency, and many wish they would have sorted it out much earlier. Determining if it’s time for you to set up a trust is quite simple:
- Do you want to ensure the assets and belongings you’ve worked so hard for are protected for your loved ones?
- Do you own real property in multiple states?
- Do you want to disinherit a family member?
- Do you need long term care?
- Do you have special needs beneficiaries?
- Do you want to avoid probate?
- Do you have a taxable estate?
If so, then it’s time to consider a trust. But in order to create one, you’ll need an experienced attorney by your side.
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- Are you a new parent and considering a trust for minors?
- Are you a recent retiree and are thinking about protecting your assets with a trust?
- Are you looking for a private way to distribute your assets without the hassle or cost of going to court?
- Is one of your beneficiaries disabled and receiving government benefits?
- Are you aware that special planning must take place in order for your heirs with disabilities to inherit your assets?
- Do you have children from prior marriages?
- Do you have very specific stipulations for who should inherit your assets and when?
- Are you having trouble appointing a trustee?
How Can Fratello Law Help?
As a legal team with years of experience creating trusts on behalf of our clients, we understand all of the concerns, complications, and emotional challenges that make creating a trust difficult.
You already have a lot on your plate. Let the experienced attorneys at Fratello Law help take the stress out of the trust creation process and ensure everything you’ve worked so hard for goes to the right people and that they are cared for in a professional and timely manner.
Smithtown’s Premier Trust Attorneys
During the process of creating a trust, our experienced attorneys understand exactly what you are going through and we have the legal expertise to ensure that your assets and belongings go to the right people in a private and timely manner. This is part of what makes us Long Island’s premier estate planning attorneys.
What Makes Fratello Law Different?
What makes Fratello Law different is that we are a law firm with attorneys on staff who focus on creating trusts. But more importantly, we treat our clients like people. We are respectful and take the time to understand your unique needs and concerns. We work efficiently and diligently to make sure you have a plan that works for you and your loved ones. Ultimately, our goal is to build a lasting relationship with every client we work with.
