Consult With A New York Estate Lawyer If You’re Not Legally Married And Have A Child As Did Heath Ledger
The mysterious death of actor Heath Ledger in a New York apartment has triggered a question about the welfare of his daughter, Matilda Rose. Matilda Rose is the offspring of Ledger and actress Michelle Williams whom Ledger met on the set of “Brokeback Mountain.”
The child being born out of wedlock brings up questions and problems and points out the importance of having a N.Y. Estate Lawyer to guide one through this complicated area of law. The office of Stephen Bilkis & Associates can help you draft the proper will for your specific needs. For instance, New York State does not recognize common law marriages. This fact as well as other provisions in the law has an enormous effect on the type of will one should have. Lack of good and knowledgeable advice can cost you dearly.
Ledger who grew up in Perth, Australia appeared first in the film “10 Things I Hate About You” (1999) and later in “”A Knight’s Tale” (2001) and “Casanova” (2005). But it was “Brokeback Mountain” which brought Ledger notoriety and acclaim for his role as a taciturn cowboy who falls in love with another cowboy played by Jake Gyllenhaal. Both men seem to live “normal” married lives as they intermittently continue their affair which ends sadly.
Stephen Bilkis & Associates, with convenient locations throughout the metropolitan area including Queens, can provide you advice on estate planning. Without an attorney, the courts may make decisions for you, your family may not know your wishes, and tax advantages are huge--if done right, so know our rights
