Estate Planning Attorney in Central Islip, NY
Planning for the future is one of the greatest gifts you can give your family. At Argueta Law Group, we help individuals and families throughout Central Islip and Suffolk County prepare wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other essential documents that protect your assets, honor your wishes, and spare your loved ones confusion during difficult moments.
Estate planning isn’t only for the wealthy — if you own a home, have children, or simply want a say in what happens to what you’ve built, you need a plan. Consultations are available in English and Spanish.
Estate Planning Services We Handle
Wills
A properly executed will lets you decide who inherits your property, who manages your estate, and who cares for your minor children. We draft wills that meet New York’s strict signing and witnessing requirements, so your wishes hold up when they matter most.
Trusts
Trusts can help your family avoid probate, keep your affairs private, and manage how and when assets pass to your beneficiaries. We advise on whether a revocable living trust or another trust structure fits your goals, then prepare and fund it correctly — a step many families miss.
Powers of Attorney
A power of attorney names someone you trust to handle your finances if you become unable to manage them yourself. Without one, your family may need to petition a court for guardianship — a slow and expensive process. We prepare New York statutory powers of attorney tailored to your situation.
Health Care Proxies & Living Wills
These documents name who makes medical decisions for you and record your wishes about treatment if you cannot speak for yourself. They are simple to prepare now and invaluable to your family later.
Estate Planning for Immigrant and Blended Families
Many of our Central Islip clients have family both in the United States and abroad, property in more than one country, or loved ones with pending immigration cases. We regularly plan estates that account for non-citizen spouses, beneficiaries overseas, and guardianship choices for children — situations where a generic online will falls short. And when family circumstances change through divorce or custody arrangements, our family law practice helps you update your plan to match.
New York’s probate process is public, and it can take months — sometimes longer when family members live abroad or documents need to be tracked down across borders. A complete estate plan keeps more of those decisions out of court, names the right guardians for your children regardless of anyone’s immigration status, and gives your family one clear set of instructions to follow. We prepare every document in plain language, and we review it with you in English or Spanish so nothing is left to guesswork.
Why Choose Argueta Law Group
- Attorney Sandra Argueta and our team take the time to understand your family, explain your options in plain language, and prepare documents that reflect exactly what you want.
- We fight for reductions and dismissals — protecting your license, your record, and your insurance rate, not just paying the fine.
- A fully bilingual team — your entire case handled in Spanish or English.
- Court appearances on your behalf in many Suffolk County matters — so you don’t lose a day of work.
- WhatsApp and text-message access — updates on your case without waiting for a callback.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I die without a will in New York?
Your property passes under New York’s intestacy law, which follows a fixed formula — typically dividing assets between your spouse and children — regardless of what you would have wanted. The court also decides who administers your estate and, if you have minor children, who serves as their guardian. A will puts those decisions back in your hands.
Do I need a trust or is a will enough?
It depends on your goals. A will covers most situations, but a trust can help your family avoid probate, maintain privacy, and manage assets for young or vulnerable beneficiaries. We review your assets and family situation before recommending one, the other, or both together.
How often should I update my estate plan?
Review your plan after any major life change — marriage, divorce, a new child, buying a home, or a significant change in assets. As a general rule, take a fresh look every three to five years even if nothing major has changed.
Can you plan an estate if some of my family lives outside the U.S.?
Yes. We regularly prepare estate plans involving beneficiaries abroad, non-citizen spouses, and property in more than one country, and we can coordinate the immigration considerations that sometimes come with them.
Do you offer estate planning consultations in Spanish?
Yes. Our entire team is bilingual, and every document we prepare is explained to you fully in English or Spanish — by phone, text, WhatsApp, or in person at our Central Islip office.
Schedule a Consultation
If you’re ready to plan for your family’s future — or just have questions — we’d like to hear about it. Call our Central Islip office, send a text or WhatsApp message, or use the contact form on this site. Consultations are confidential, and we’ll tell you honestly whether we can help.
Office
320 Carleton Ave, Ste 3400
Central Islip, NY 11722