When an individual passes away, their family may have to not only cope with their loss and grief but also settle their loved one's estate and other financial affairs.  Preparing an estate plan allows you to minimize the burden on your family by eliminating the uncertainties of administrating the estate and ensuring that the value of the estate is not unnecessarily diminished by taxes and administrative expenses. 

Managing a person’s affairs after they pass away is referred to as estate administration. Estate administration is the process by which a person's assets are collected, maintained, and distributed among creditors, heirs and beneficiaries according to the person's will and the laws of New York.

In consultation with business owners, we review, draft and negotiate contracts related to various business activities, including:

Buy-sell agreements, Service contracts, Releases and waivers, Property agreements, Shareholder agreements, Operating agreements, Lease agreements

Creating qualified retirement plans for employees is an essential task when running a business or professional practice. Our experienced attorneys and professional pension consultants can establish and administer both Defined Contribution Plans and Defined Benefit Plans for employers of all sizes. These include 401(k) plans, 403(b) plans, profit sharing plans including age weighted plans and cross-tested comparability plans . Our services span the life cycle from plan design and development to administration, reporting, disclosure, compliance monitoring, and ongoing consulting.