Protect your legacy with personalized wills and trusts from a trusted local will and trust lawyer. Secure your family's future with confidence and peace of mind.
WHY CHOOSE US
Creating a will or trust is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your family and preserve your legacy. You need a wills and trusts attorney who understands both the legal requirements and the personal significance of your decisions. Nadia Moynihan, Esq. brings 15+ years of legal experience to every estate planning matter, providing the thorough guidance you need to safeguard what matters most.
Whether you need a straightforward will, a revocable living trust, probate avoidance strategies, or help with estate administration, our will and trust lawyer delivers personalized legal strategies designed to give you clarity, protection, and lasting peace of mind.
Admitted in NY, England, Singapore, Ireland
Proven track record in wills and trusts law
Confidential, no-obligation first meeting
Caring support through important decisions
Nadia Moynihan, Esq.
Attorney at Law
OUR SERVICES
Creating legally sound wills that clearly express your wishes, from straightforward distributions to complex multi-beneficiary arrangements.
Establishing trusts that let you maintain control of your assets during your lifetime while ensuring smooth, probate-free transfer to your beneficiaries.
Structuring your estate plan to bypass the costly, time-consuming probate process so your loved ones receive their inheritance faster.
Defending or challenging the validity of a will when questions arise about undue influence, mental capacity, or improper execution.
Guiding executors and administrators through the estate settlement process, including asset distribution, debt resolution, and tax filings.
Providing legal counsel to executors and trustees navigating their fiduciary duties, beneficiary communications, and court requirements.
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
"Excellent experience with Nadia. She helped us write a will, power of attorney and health care proxy. She was quick to respond to emails and made the whole process quick and easy. Would definitely recommend Nadia and her services."Lisa Huthmacher via Google
"I had a great experience working with Nadia Moynihan. She reviewed and updated one of my contracts and was incredibly kind, responsive, and accommodating throughout the process. Highly recommend!"Dagmar Trippen via Google
"Quick, professional, sympathetic responses to my questions and concerns. I couldn't be happier to have Nadia on my side of the bench. Without her professional legal advice I would certainly not be in the best possible position I could be."Scott H via Google
"Nadia is very approachable and has a very friendly manner that immediately put me at ease. Her legal knowledge drove me in the right direction."Brian Shakespeare via Google
"Technical expertise is easier to find than a person who puts you at ease, is warm and approachable. Thank goodness, there was Nadia as a patient, guiding hand."Vadivu via Google
"Nadia was fantastic. She provided the perfect solution. I've recommended Nadia to others who have found her services excellent."Georgina Taylor Yang via Google
"Excellent experience with Nadia. She helped us write a will, power of attorney and health care proxy. She was quick to respond to emails and made the whole process quick and easy. Would definitely recommend Nadia and her services."Lisa Huthmacher via Google
"I had a great experience working with Nadia Moynihan. She reviewed and updated one of my contracts and was incredibly kind, responsive, and accommodating throughout the process. Highly recommend!"Dagmar Trippen via Google
"Quick, professional, sympathetic responses to my questions and concerns. I couldn't be happier to have Nadia on my side of the bench. Without her professional legal advice I would certainly not be in the best possible position I could be."Scott H via Google
"Nadia is very approachable and has a very friendly manner that immediately put me at ease. Her legal knowledge drove me in the right direction."Brian Shakespeare via Google
"Technical expertise is easier to find than a person who puts you at ease, is warm and approachable. Thank goodness, there was Nadia as a patient, guiding hand."Vadivu via Google
"Nadia was fantastic. She provided the perfect solution. I've recommended Nadia to others who have found her services excellent."Georgina Taylor Yang via Google
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
A will is a legal document that directs how your assets are distributed after your death and goes through probate court. A trust holds assets during your lifetime and transfers them to beneficiaries without probate, often providing more privacy and faster distribution. Many people benefit from having both as part of a complete estate plan.
You should create a will or trust as soon as you have assets to protect, dependents to provide for, or specific wishes about your estate. Major life events such as marriage, the birth of a child, purchasing a home, or receiving an inheritance are ideal times to establish or update your estate planning documents.
A will can be updated through a codicil or by drafting a new will that revokes the previous one. Revocable trusts can be amended at any time by the grantor. We recommend reviewing your documents every 3 to 5 years or after significant life changes such as marriage, divorce, a new child, or a change in financial circumstances.
Probate is the court-supervised process of validating a will and distributing a deceased person's assets. It can be time-consuming and costly. A revocable living trust is one of the most effective ways to avoid probate because assets held in the trust transfer directly to beneficiaries without court involvement.
An executor manages the probate process, including filing the will with the court, inventorying assets, paying debts and taxes, and distributing assets to beneficiaries. A trustee manages trust assets according to the trust terms, makes distributions to beneficiaries, files tax returns, and maintains accurate records of all transactions.
Bring a list of your assets including real estate, bank accounts, retirement accounts, and life insurance policies. Also bring any existing estate planning documents such as a prior will, trust, or power of attorney. A list of intended beneficiaries and any guardianship preferences for minor children is also helpful.
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Talk to an experienced will and trust lawyer in Albany, NY today. Confidential, no obligation, and no pressure.