The price of nursing home care in New York is staggering. It is not uncommon for a stay to cost upwards of $15,000 – $20,000 per month. This is a burden that many New York seniors can not afford to pay. After all , many local residents are only living…
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Do-It Yourself Estate Planning Problems: Transferring Real Estate
There are some tasks where the “do-it-yourself” approach makes sense. This includes tightening a leaky pipe under the sink or changing the headlight bulb on your old car. With those tasks, it is clear right away if your skills were up to the challenge and you did it correctly. If…
Disorganization & IRA Inheritances
Many New Yorkers invest a sizeable portion of theirs assets into IRAs–retirement accounts to fund their golden years after their work life is over. Of course, no one knows exactly what their future holds, and so it is common for IRAs to contain significant funds upon one’s passing. Deciding who…
Avoiding Senior Isolation: The Julie Harris Case
Elder law and estate planning often involve overlapping issues. This is not just because seniors are those in need of elder law support (like Medicaid planning) and also the one’s most likely to think seriously about estate planning. Instead, issues connected to securing proper senior care and thriving in one’s…
Favorable New York Estate Tax Laws on the Horizon?
New York State, known as one of the heavier tax-imposers in the country particularly when it comes to estate tax, may soon be more appealing to retirees. New York may be following on the heels of the federal government’s revamped estate tax codes, which raised exemption amounts to levels that…
AARP Comment on Upcoming State of the State Address
Today, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo will deliver his 2014 “State of the State” address. Just like the more well-known “State of the Union” address that President Obama will deliver later this month,the purpose of the event is for the Governor to lay out his vision for the upcoming year.…
Last Minute Gift? Cashing A $100,000 Check
Estate planning disputes can arise in any situation and based on any number of facts. However, one situation where disagreement is far more likely to arise is when planning steps are taken, gifts are made, or other actions pursued while an individual is on their death-bed or known to be…
Estate Lawsuit Reinstated Involving Claimed Executor Fraud
Famed rock music promoter Bill Graham made his name as the organizer of popular music festivals and concerts. His events are credited for launching the careers of legendary groups like the Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, the Eagles, and many others. Unfortunately, Graham’s life was cut short over twenty years ago,…
New York Nursing Homes Receive Failing Grade
Senior citizens rely on experienced and trusted assisted living facilities to provide premier living conditions staffed with professional associates to provide the best medical and personal elder care. More than one-and-a-half million Americans live in nursing homes throughout the country, so that makes for many in search of quality assisted…
The Basics: The Importance of Living Trusts in Estate Planning
An important element of estate planning is ensuring the financial security of your family after you are gone. Like most people, we have worked our lifetime to provide financial stability for not only ourselves but our loved ones. An easy, burden-less way of providing for your loved ones is through…