Most family rifts occur as a result of family members arguing about money after the death of a loved one. Many of these disagreements often result in permanent estrangements between close family members. In most cases, this family turmoil resulted from disagreements among the heirs about the stated intentions of the departed.

Most of the reasons for family disputes concerning inheritance result from unclear statement of intention. A bracelet that a daughter assumed would be hers is claimed by another heir. A long held assumption about the ownership of real estate was never put on paper. Whenever you mix family dynamics and money, the only way to avoid conflict is for the individual who controls family assets to leave no doubt as to how these assets are to be used.

The best way to "get your affairs in order" is to get help from an experienced law firm in trusts, estates and wills.

A good trust and estate lawyer will talk to you and create the binding legal documents that will assure that your wishes will be honored. Whether you want to establish a trust to administer a large estate or establish a simple will or living trust, an experienced lawyer will help you gain the peace of mind that your final wishes will be honored.

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Snyder and Snyder have been helping clients in the greater Rochester, NY area for over 30 years. From a simple will to the most complex trust, Snyder and Snyder clients benefit from over 30 years of trust and estate law experience. Some areas in which we can help are:

• Estate Planning Overview
• Estate Law
• Probate Court
• Estate Tax
• Last Will and Testament
• Living Will
• Power of Attorney
• Elder Law
• Trust Planning
• Asset Protection Planning
• Inheritance Rights
• Special Needs Trusts
• Bypass Trusts