Lauren Glynn Law PLLC

Lauren Glynn Law PLLC Comprehensive & Experienced Estate Planning (Wills & Trusts) & Real Estate Law Services

🏛️ Not all trusts are created equal — and in New York, the difference can have major financial consequences.A Revocable ...
06/02/2026

🏛️ Not all trusts are created equal — and in New York, the difference can have major financial consequences.
A Revocable Trust is like a backpack you carry everywhere. You control it, you can change it, and everything in it is still yours. It's a great tool for avoiding probate and keeping your estate private — but it won't protect your assets from taxes or Medicaid spend-down.
A Irrevocable Trust is more like a locked safe. Once it's set up, you hand over the combination. In exchange, those assets are shielded from estate taxes, creditors, and can even help you qualify for Medicaid down the road.
The right choice depends on your goals, your family, and your estate. That's why we're here.
📞 Schedule a consultation with us and let's build a plan that protects what matters most.

05/28/2026

One of the most common things I see when people come in for an estate planning consultation — they've already decided what they need. "I just need a will." "I just need a trust." "My neighbor said I should do this."
And I understand it. You want to feel prepared. You want to sound like you know what you're talking about.
But here's the thing — the questions you come in asking will help you so much more than the answers you come in already holding.
Estate planning isn't one-size-fits-all. What worked for your sister or your coworker may not be what works for your family, your assets, your situation. When you walk in telling me what you need, we spend time undoing assumptions. When you walk in asking, we get to actually build something that fits you.
The best thing you can do before a consultation? Write down your questions. Not your plan — your questions.
💬 What's one question you've been sitting with about your estate plan? Drop it in the comments.

05/27/2026

Will or trust... which one do you actually need? Most people assume a will is enough... until they find out it still goes through probate. In this video, I break down the key differences so you can stop guessing and start planning with confidence.

05/20/2026

When we talk about legacy, most people think about money. But the most powerful ones aren't measured in dollars.
Take Dolly Parton and Jackie Robinson: neither is remembered for their bank account. They're remembered for what they stood for.
That's what a legacy really is — and it doesn't happen by accident. It's built with intention. 💛
You don't have to be a superstar to leave one that matters.

05/19/2026

Think being a trustee just means signing a few papers and calling it a day? Think again.
There's a reason Michael Jackson's attorney is still writing checks more than 15 years after his death — and it involves a very famous chimpanzee. 🐒
Lauren breaks down what due diligence really looks like for a trustee… and why the job doesn't end at the funeral.

05/16/2026

With a funded trust, there's no probate drama. Your successor trustee just steps in, takes your Schedule A, and handles it. Bank, house, investments, done. That's the whole point.

The law isn’t just paperwork. It’s the promise that your wishes will be honored when it matters most. Last Friday was La...
05/14/2026

The law isn’t just paperwork. It’s the promise that your wishes will be honored when it matters most.

Last Friday was Law Day. A moment to honor the Constitution, the courts and the principles that hold it all together.

From our team to yours: thank you for trusting us with what matters most. 🤍

05/13/2026

In this clip, I'm breaking down why trusts are my favorite tool in estate planning, how they actually work, and the timeline difference most people don't know about until it's too late.

05/12/2026

"It's a small estate, we don't need to worry about paperwork."
That's one of the most common things I hear, and one of the most costly assumptions families make.
I'm covering exactly which documents matter, even when the estate is simple. Save this.

05/12/2026

Quick question for you and be honest:
Do you know what happens to a healthcare proxy or power of attorney the moment someone passes away?
Most people don't. And that gap in understanding can create real confusion for families at the worst possible time.

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