New York Wills and Trusts Lawyer

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Ensuring Your Wishes Are Honored

As a New York wills and trusts lawyer, Resko Law Office PC helps you put instructions in writing so your family is not left guessing. A will directs who receives property and who cares for minor children. Trusts can manage assets during life, help avoid probate, and keep matters private. We tailor documents for apartments in Manhattan, brownstones in Brooklyn, and homes in Westchester, and we keep the language clear and usable.

Title & Due Diligence

We coordinate searches, insurance, and payoff statements while flagging issues early.

Last Will and Testament

 A will names beneficiaries, selects guardians, and appoints an executor. New York has strict signing rules, and the right clauses prevent confusion in Surrogate’s Court. We explain options like testamentary trusts for young beneficiaries and specific gifts for special items. If your planning also covers broader goals, we connect your will to your estate planning so beneficiary designations, deeds, and accounts stay coordinated.

Trusts for Every Need

Revocable living trusts are flexible and useful for incapacity planning and probate avoidance. Irrevocable trusts can address creditor risk or tax planning when designed properly. Special needs trusts protect eligibility for important benefits while providing support. Charitable trusts can provide income for you or your family and a gift to a cause you care about. If risk reduction is on your mind, we can discuss asset protection tools that pair well with trusts.

Will or Trust, What Fits Best?

Many families use both. A living trust manages assets during life. A pour-over will catches anything outside the trust. We will compare cost, privacy, and timing so you know what to expect in Manhattan, Brooklyn, or Westchester..

Our Process for Wills and Trusts

We meet to discuss goals and family. We draft in plain English, review every page with you, and supervise signing. We also help with funding a trust and aligning beneficiary forms so the plan works the way it should.

Peace of Mind for Your Family

The aim is simple. Less stress for loved ones, fewer surprises, and clear instructions that reflect your values.

Related Services

If philanthropy is part of your plan, we can outline charitable planning options. For new business owners, we can align entity and ownership terms with your estate documents.