The Law Office of George K. Fuiaxis
Wills, Trusts & Estates
Plan for your family, your property and the next generation.
Serving all five boroughs (Manhattan, Queens, Bronx, Brooklyn & Staten Island),
Downstate New York, the Lower Hudson Valley, Nassau and Suffolk counties.Serving all five boroughs (Manhattan, Queens, Bronx,Brooklyn & Staten Island), Downstate New York, theLower Hudson Valley, Nassau and Suffolk counties.
Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning
A useful estate plan begins with your family, your property and the decisions you want to make. From our Astoria office, the Law Office of George K. Fuiaxis helps clients throughout all five boroughs (Manhattan, Queens, Bronx, Brooklyn & Staten Island), Downstate New York, the Lower Hudson Valley, Nassau and Suffolk counties consider a will, trust and related planning documents.
Wills & family planning
Discuss the people you want to inherit, an executor to carry out your wishes, and your preferences for a guardian for minor children. Review existing documents after a major family or financial change.
Trusts & property planning
Consider whether a revocable or irrevocable trust fits your goals. Discuss how your home, other property and beneficiary designations relate to the plan, and what steps may be needed to place assets in a trust.
Questions families often ask
What is the difference between a will and a trust?
A will gives instructions for property passing through your estate at death and can nominate an executor and a guardian for minor children. A trust sets terms for a trustee to manage assets held in the trust for beneficiaries. The right approach depends on your assets and goals; a trust does not replace every other planning document.
Does having a will avoid probate in New York?
A will does not, by itself, avoid probate. Probate is the court process for establishing a will’s validity. Whether particular assets pass through the estate depends on how they are owned and any applicable beneficiary arrangements. We can discuss those details as part of your plan.
What should I prepare for an estate planning consultation?
Bring existing wills or trusts, a list of assets and debts, information about real estate, and current beneficiary designations. Consider whom you trust to serve as executor, trustee or agent, and who should benefit from the plan. Please do not send account numbers or sensitive documents through the initial contact form.
Can we discuss my home and my estate plan together?
Yes. Tell us whether you already own the property or are planning a purchase. Ownership, mortgage obligations and your family’s goals should be considered together before deciding whether a deed change or trust is appropriate.
For background: New York Courts’ explanation of probate.
Planning a property purchase? Explore our real estate purchase and closing services. Learn more about George K. Fuiaxis’s background.
Schedule A ConsultationCall 718.777.0223Tell us your county and whether you need a new plan, an existing-plan review or help administering an estate.
Wills, Trusts & Estates
The Law Office of George K. Fuiaxis helps individuals and families throughout all five boroughs (Manhattan, Queens, Bronx, Brooklyn & Staten Island), Downstate New York, the Lower Hudson Valley, Nassau and Suffolk counties plan for their property, loved ones and future care. From our Astoria office, we help clients consider wills, trusts and documents for financial and health care decisions. Our estate planning services include:
Wills
Powers Of Attorney
Living Wills
Health Care Proxies
Life Estates
Revocable And Irrevocable Trusts
Provide Tax Planning
Assist With The Probate And Administration Of Estate Proceedings
A will is a legal document that provides instructions about the division of one's assets upon death. A will allows you to designate who will take care of your minor children, who will inherit your property and assets, and who will manage your affairs upon your death. For most individuals, a will is probably the most important document they will execute in their lifetime. Individuals may also require tax planning in addition to a will. Once you are deceased, legal probate proceedings are required to administer your estate and transfer your assets according to the terms of your will, or if there is no will, according to intestate laws. Administration of your estate will require the gathering of your assets, paying debts, paying any taxes related to death and distributing the assets according to the terms of your will, or if there is no will, according to intestate laws.
A trust can be a part of the will which takes effect upon your death or it can be a living trust, which allows you to manage your property before you die. A living trust allows for someone to manage your assets and may expedite the distribution of your assets when you are deceased and may keep the assets from going through probate or administration.