Gwyn C. Abbott, PLLC

10/08/2026

The leaves are swirling! While you’re raking the yard, here’s one more fall chore for your list: check your beneficiary designations.

Retirement accounts, life insurance policies and payable-on-death bank accounts usually go to whoever is named on the beneficiary form. That isn’t always the person named in your will. If you’ve married, divorced, welcomed a grandchild or lost a loved one since you last looked, those forms may be out of date.

Checking who’s listed only takes a few minutes online or with a quick call to your provider. If something doesn’t match your wishes, or you aren’t sure how it fits with the rest of your plan, we’re happy to help.

Call us at (888) 687-1215 to make an appointment. Or, feel free to book online at GwynCAbbottPLLC.com

10/05/2026

National Estate Planning Awareness Week is October 19–25. It's a good reminder that estate planning isn't just for the wealthy or the elderly. It's for anyone who wants to protect the people they love.

A solid estate plan can help you:
✅ Decide who receives your assets, instead of leaving it to state law
✅ Name a guardian for your minor children
✅ Choose who makes medical and financial decisions if you can't
✅ Help your family avoid probate delays and costs
✅ Give your loved ones clarity at a difficult time

Already have a plan? Life changes like marriage, divorce, a new child, a home purchase or retirement are all good reasons to review it.

Don't wait for "someday." Call Gwyn C. Abbott, PLLC at (888) 687-1215 to schedule a consultation. We're proud to serve Flushing and the surrounding communities.

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06/22/2026

Good advice in this article. Come talk to me if you have any of these in your estate plan - 1) personal, sensitive information in your documents like bank account numbers, etc., 2) you have co-executors named, or 3) you have left out the name of a child you wish to disinherit or you left that child $1 in your Will/Trust.

Call our office today to talk about these and other ways to update your estate plan. GwynCAbbottPLLC.com

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Three common things American retirees should remove from their wills -

05/27/2026

One of the most common questions I get: "Do we really need to do anything? I mean, we just don't have very much."

The answer to question is YES, it would benefit you in many ways to have an estate plan, even if your assets are modest. Why?

Because:

* You get to choose a trusted person to handle your affairs at your passing, instead of someone that chooses it and may cause a fight among family.

* If you have minors (or disabled) children, you get to choose and designate the person(s) that will care for those children - instead of more than one family member going to court to fight it out.

* Even though you may not have what you consider to be "a lot," with a plan that you create, you choose exactly who and in what portions gets your assets at your passing. Otherwise, with nothing, the State will make that decision.

* Having a plan is the best way to avoid family disputes. Clear written instructions eliminate guesswork and arguments among relatives.

* Also: Powers of Attorney, part of a well-thought out plan, are great tools for your trusted agents to navigate your needs while you are living but incapacitated.

Want to find out more? Call us today for an appointment to talk about all of this and more. (888) 687-1215 OR (810) 202-4905

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05/19/2026

While the article title is a little off-putting there is some good information here for people to consider when planning their distributions after death. Call today for a consultation and let's get your plan on track.

If you give money to your child and they’re married, your wealth isn’t only going to them. Your son- or daughter-in-law is also likely to benefit – irrespective of your feelings for him or her, or your confidence in their marriage. “When money is [given as a gift] outright, the giver usually...

04/05/2026

Warmest Easter greetings to all.