Estate Law

Estate Law in Peekskill, NY


John M. Voelp, ESQ. PLLC provides estate law services in West Chester, Putnam, and Duchess County, New York


We represent a diverse customer base made up of people, families and business owners. We represent a diverse customer base made up of people, families and business owners. Our clients turn to us for reliable legal advice on a variety of estate planning matters because we have a history of creating long-term success and prosperity for you. Our tailored financial and legal strategy puts your targets and expectations first, paving the way into the preservation of your estate.


Educated Estate Planning


I combine asset protection with intelligent estate planning that secures your intentions for the future. Our comprehensive services cover a wide range of areas, whether it's your first time writing a will, or a medicaid trust.


Developing a plan your future alleviates a lot of anxiety for family members in the time of your passing, also ensures your resources will be distributed in total, to those that you would like to get them.


How Probate Can Impact Your Wishes


Probate is the court approval procedure for your will. It may impact your family's access to your resources, and make it difficult for them to complete the arrangements you have set in place. If they are unable to demonstrate that your will is the uncontested copy of the document, this period can last a very long time.


The quantity of tax taken from the assets you have will be dependent on the advice of your probate attorney. I'll explain the laws governing this process and identify opportunities to arrange from your estate, maintaining your heritage.


A Probate Lawyer Expedites the Process


The probate process requires the filing of a number of documents. I go over all of the paperwork with you prior to filing.


Our capacity to anticipate the types of questions you will be asked during a hearing allows us to prepare you with the info that you need to generate an approval from the courts.


Wills and Trusts



Entrusting an estate attorney to develop livings wills, will drafting, and trusts is the best way to ensure your wishes are being met in the case of your passing. Establishing a will or trust prevents unnecessary family disputes and problems, and alleviates loved ones of the burden of navigating your debts, assets, properties and charitable dreams independently. We make it simple to secure your beneficiaries and assets, explaining each component of the procedure to ensure you understand exactly where your cash and resources are going.


To ask about my estate law and planning services, give my Peekskill, New York office a call now to book an appointment to review your unique circumstances, no-obligation consultation and to answer any of the questions that you may have regarding your estate plans.

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