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Michael Abel, Your Trusted

Estate Planning & Probate Attorney

Michael Abel Esq.

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Michael Abel is a seasoned estate planning attorney based in New York. With over 17 years of experience, he has a deep understanding of the intricacies of trust and estate law and is passionate about helping clients achieve their long-term goals.

Michael Abel Trust and Estates Lawyer in NY

Our Services

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Wills 

A will directs asset distribution and child guardianship after death. A comprehensive estate plan expands on this, including healthcare directives and powers of attorney. These customized, state-specific documents ensure your wishes for medical care and final arrangements are legally recognized.

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Trusts

A comprehensive Trust protects and transfers your assets efficiently. It saves your family time and money by avoiding probate, designates guardians for children, and specifies asset distribution after your passing.

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Estate Planning

Estate planning goes beyond asset protection. It safeguards you during incapacity, shields your family, minimizes estate taxes, and preserves your legacy for future generations.

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Probate & Estate Administration

Grieving a loved one is difficult enough without added legal complexities. While navigating probate can be challenging, it's often more manageable than expected. The crucial first step is determining whether probate is even necessary in your situation.

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Health Care Proxies

A health care proxy is a legal instrument that appoints a trusted individual to make medical decisions on your behalf when you're incapacitated. This designated agent ensures your healthcare preferences are honored when you're unable to communicate them directly.

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Charitable Planning

A strategic approach to philanthropic giving that aligns with wealth preservation and transfer objectives. It integrates seamlessly into comprehensive personal finance and estate planning strategies.

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Estate Tax Planning

A strategic approach to asset preservation, management, and distribution post-mortem. It encompasses contingency planning for incapacity, addressing both property administration and financial obligations. This comprehensive process ensures the seamless transition of assets and responsibilities according to the individual's wishes.

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Powers of Attorney

Power of attorney is a legal authorization empowering a designated agent to act on one's behalf, with the agent bound by fiduciary duty to prioritize the principal's best interests.

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