Need an Expedited Estate Plan in NY?

Estate planning is essential, but there are times when circumstances can create an urgent need to finalize key documents. Unexpected medical issues, a divorce or separation, or military deployment are some common reasons to create an estate plan in a limited amount of time. Without a proper plan in place, your financial, medical, and personal wishes may be left vulnerable during these critical moments.

Acting swiftly ensures that your affairs are settled, your loved ones are protected, and your preferences are clearly documented before it’s too late. To meet these time-sensitive needs, Rosenblum Law offers fast-tracked estate planning services in New York, where we can finalize key estate planning documents in as little as three business days. For more information about our estate planning services, the key documents needed in an estate plan, and additional circumstances that may require a quickly completed estate plan, keep reading.

Fast-Track Estate Planning Services

When time is of the essence, our fast-tracked estate planning services provide a quick, efficient solution for clients who need to finalize their plans quickly. Rosenblum Law’s urgent estate planning services are designed to accommodate time-sensitive needs without compromising the quality or accuracy of estate documents. These services include:

• Expedited three-Day Turnaround: As long as clients provide the necessary documentation in a timely manner, Rosenblum Law offers a fast-tracked process to draft, review, and finalize estate planning documents within three business days. This expedited service is ideal for clients facing time constraints, allowing them to establish key legal protections while ensuring full compliance with New York estate laws.
• Fully Remote Planning Options: Rosenblum Law also offers remote estate planning for those who prefer to handle the process virtually. Consultations, document drafting, and even signing can be completed online, where permitted. This secure, virtual process allows clients to finalize their estate plans without needing to leave home.
• In-Person Services: Home & Hospital Visits: For clients who are hospitalized, in nursing homes, or otherwise unable to travel, Rosenblum Law provides in-person services to ensure estate documents are executed properly. A notary can visit the client’s home, hospital room, or care facility, making it easy to sign, notarize, and complete the process without unnecessary delays.

Key Documents in the Estate Planning Process

A New York estate plan includes several key documents that are designed to protect an individual’s financial, medical, and personal wishes. One of the most critical documents in an estate plan is the last will and testament, which details what a person wants done with their assets and property after they die. Among other things, a will names  a guardian for minor-aged children and  an executor. Another essential document is a durable power of attorney, which authorizes a trusted person to handle someone’s financial affairs if they become incapacitated. 

To ensure an individual’s healthcare decisions are respected, a health care proxy designates someone to make medical choices on someone else’s behalf, while a living will outlines preferences for end-of-life care, including decisions about life-sustaining treatment.

For some individuals, a revocable living trust may also be an important part of the estate planning process. This trust can help manage assets during an individual’s lifetime and avoid the probate process after death. Avoiding probate is especially important in New York City because the probate process is time consuming due to the high volume of cases. The process takes a minimum of seven months, as creditors have seven months to make a claim to collect a debt from an estate, but many cases take over a year to resolve. Creating a trust allows beneficiaries to bypass this lengthy process, ensuring faster access to assets and reducing potential stress for loved ones.

Situations That Require Urgent Estate Planning

There are many different situations that may prompt someone to require a quickly completed estate plan or make fast changes to an existing estate plan. Some examples include:

• Imminent death of a loved one: When time is limited and an individual has fallen ill or has been diagnosed with a progressive health condition, it may be necessary to make or update an estate plan. An estate plan will establish decision-making authority and finalize financial and medical arrangements before mental capacity is lost.
• Major Life Changes: Events like divorce, separation, or receiving a sudden inheritance may require an individual to make rapid updates to their estate plan. This ensures an estate plan reflects new circumstances and eliminates outdated provisions.
• Military Deployment: Service members facing unpredictable deployments must update estate plans to protect loved ones and authorize trusted individuals to handle their affairs.
• Upcoming Medical Procedures: Surgery or other high-risk medical treatments make it critical to establish a plan, allowing trusted individuals to make decisions if complications arise.

Creating an urgent estate plan in these and other extenuating scenarios ensures protection, peace of mind, and clarity for everyone involved.

Contact Rosenblum Law Today 

When unexpected situations arise, fast action is essential to protect your future. At Rosenblum Law, we’ve streamlined our urgent estate planning process to provide quick, reliable solutions when time is limited. 

The process begins with an initial consultation, which can be done remotely or in person. We will then draft the critical documents needed to complete your estate plan, such as wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. In most cases, signing, notarization, and execution are completed within three business days, ensuring your plans are in place without unnecessary delays.

We also offer flexible communication and scheduling options to accommodate your needs. Contact us today to get started immediately, and take advantage of our quick and efficient estate planning services.

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