Our Practice Areas : General Law : Wills & Estates

Welcome to the Ziff, Weiermiller, Hayden & Mustico, LLP Wills and Estates webpage. Our attorneys have been providing skilled, aggressive and ethical legal services to residents of New York and Pennsylvania for over half a century. We have helped clients at all economic levels to develop strategies that provide for their own and their family's economic future. By developing effective wills, trusts and other planning tools, you can ensure that your family, property, and even business are protected.

The IRS defines an estate as "everything you own", including your house, car, insurance, bank accounts, IRAs, and/or stocks and bonds. From the simple will to the revocable living trust, estate planning lays the legal foundation for the passing of your assets, and the method and timing of their distribution. Because estate planning is subject to changing state and federal laws, it makes sense to seek help from a knowledgeable legal professional. The lawyers at the Ziff, Weiermiller, Hayden & Mustico can help you with:

  • Wills to specify the beneficiaries of your estate and methods of asset distribution,
  • Probate, the legal proceeding through which most assets must pass after death,
  • Trusts to transfer assets to another person who will manage them according to your wishes,
  • Federal estate tax strategies to minimize the tax impact on your estate,
  • Durable Power of Attorney to direct the control of finances and other acts on your behalf,
  • Advance Health Care Directives to enable your appointee to make health care decisions if you are unable.

At Ziff, Weiermiller, Hayden & Mustico, we recognize the deep trust that our clients place in us and work hard to preserve that trust. If you are making a legal change in your personal life, or if you are contemplating one, please contact us today. We do the best we possibly can for every client in every case.

Planning and preparing the proper documentation to safeguard your and your families' future requires experience, expertise and a thorough understanding of Estate Planning tools and strategies. Our reputation for success is based on our ability to provide clients with the tools necessary to make informed, objective decisions. Please contact Ziff, Weiermiller, Hayden & Mustico at 1-800-806-2852, or save time with our Contact Form. We can help to protect your wishes and plan for the future.

Please see our Wills & Estates Frequently Asked Questions for more information on Wills & Estates.