Most New Yorkers reach out to us with the same handful of concerns. Here are honest answers, followed by the easiest way to get guidance tailored to your situation.
What New Yorkers Ask Most Often
| Question | Quick Answer |
|---|---|
| “Will a living trust save me estate taxes?” | No. A revocable living trust keeps assets in your taxable estate. Its power is in avoiding Surrogate’s Court probate and protecting privacy. |
| “When does an irrevocable trust make sense?” | When your estate may exceed New York’s 2026 exclusion of $7,350,000 — or the cliff at $7,717,500 where the entire exemption is lost. See irrevocable trusts. |
| “Can a trust protect my child’s SSI or Medicaid?” | Yes. A Supplemental Needs Trust under EPTL § 7-1.12 shields means-tested benefits. |
| “Is a trust really better than a will?” | For probate avoidance and privacy, yes. Compare your options at Trust vs. Will. |
| “Who oversees the trustee?” | Every trustee owes fiduciary duties — loyalty, prudent investing under EPTL Article 11-A, and full accounting to beneficiaries. Learn more at trust administration. |
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