New York Estate Planning Attorney & Asset Protection
Plan Today, Protect Tomorrow
Estate planning is for real people with real goals—whether you rent in Williamsburg, own a condo near Central Park, or just moved up the Saw Mill to Mount Kisco. As a New York estate planning attorney, Resko Law Office PC helps clients in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Westchester create clear plans through wills, trusts, and strategies that keep life organized for the people who matter most. Younger professionals across NYC are getting plans in place earlier, and families throughout Westchester are updating documents as life changes. You don’t need extreme wealth to plan—you just need a path that fits your life.
Wills, Trusts & More
Every plan starts with the right building blocks. A will names beneficiaries and guardians and directs how property is handled. Trusts can manage assets during life and help avoid probate. Powers of attorney and health care proxies make sure the right person can act if you can’t. We’ll tailor documents to your goals today and keep them adaptable for tomorrow. If your new home is part of the plan, we coordinate titles and beneficiaries alongside your real estate wills & trusts are a natural place to begin if you’re unsure where to start.
Asset Protection Strategies That Make Sense
Professionals, small business owners, and landlords often ask how to structure holdings to reduce risk from claims or future long-term care costs. Options may include irrevocable trusts, LLCs, thoughtful gifting, and insurance coordination. We’ll discuss timing, tradeoffs, and New York rules so you can make informed decisions before issues arise—whether your rental is in Park Slope or your family home is in Scarsdale. If this topic is top of mind, let’s talk about asset protection in more detail.
Charitable Giving & Legacy Planning
If supporting a cause is part of your legacy, we can incorporate charitable remainder or lead trusts, bequests in a will, donor-advised funds, or even a family foundation. Many Manhattan and Westchester clients use charitable planning to combine impact with potential tax advantages while still providing for family.
Why Planning Matters in New York
Make sure your wishes—not default state rules—control outcomes
Reduce friction and family disputes during difficult times
Provide for minors, special needs beneficiaries, and loved ones
Coordinate taxes and timing so inheritance arrives as intended
Align major assets like real estate, businesses, and investments
How Our Process Works
We start with a practical conversation about goals and family. Then we recommend a plan, draft plain-English documents, and review them with you line by line. Once signed, we help with funding any trusts, updating beneficiary designations, and creating a simple maintenance checklist so your plan stays current as life changes.
New York & Westchester Experience
We understand Surrogate’s Court practice across the city and suburbs, New York’s estate tax thresholds, and how co-ops, condos, and suburban homes fit into an estate plan. Resko Law Office PC regularly serves clients from the Upper East Side and Tribeca to Brooklyn Heights and Park Slope, and throughout Westchester—White Plains, Scarsdale, Rye, and Mount Kisco.
Questions We’re Asked Most
Do I need a lawyer to make a will in New York?
A handwritten will can create problems; a properly drafted and executed will avoids costly errors.
How often should I update my plan?
After major life changes or every few years.
What’s the difference between a will and a trust?
A will controls transfers after death; a living trust can manage assets during life and often helps avoid probate.
When does asset protection planning make sense? It’s most effective before any claims exist and should be tailored to your risk profile.
Ready to secure your legacy?
A short conversation can clarify your options and timeline. We’ll outline next steps so you know exactly how to move forward.