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In many cases the most difficult aspect of conducting proper New York estate planning is ensuring that everything necessary is taken into account. Experienced New York estate planning lawyers usually know what options make the most sense in any given situation, but those plans are less effective if certain aspects…
Local residents with a taxable estate over $5 million need to conduct New York estate planning to ensure that they are best positioned to save on estate taxes. The estate tax is essentially a tax on one’s right to transfer property at death, and it can result in substantial liability…
Yesterday there was a new twist in the high-profile New York estate planning story involving Huguette Clark, the woman who died this year leaving behind a $400 million Gilded Age fortune. As we discussed earlier this week, the woman’s family was not provided for in her will. Instead her fortune…
New York estate planning is a necessity for virtually all local residents, no matter where on the income scale one falls. Easing the emotional, social, and financial burden on one’s family and ensuring wishes are carried out upon one’s death is important if one has $400,000 or $400 million to…
All those with an eye toward New York Medicaid planning have been closely following the actions of the federal “Super Committee.” This unique federal, bipartisan committee was charged with coming up with a long-term federal deficit reduction plan totaling $1.2 trillion over 10 years. Failure to reach an agreement on…
Last week the Director of the New York State Office for the Aging held the first-ever New York Caregiving and Respite Coalition Conference. Over 120 participants attended the event, which was meant to honor all those family members across the state who provide vital services to their friends and family…
Families across the country will come together to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday next week. As a Forbes article recently explained, the holiday is a perfect time to discuss estate planning issues, because the planning is all about helping out one’s family. One of the main goals of an estate plan…
The Bellingham Herald discussed an often overlooked but vital matter that is of serious concern to our New York elder law estate planning attorneys: elder financial exploitation. Our work helping local residents avoid the probate process, save taxes, and plan for disability, involves elements of trust and relationship-building. Yet, we…
The AARP Public Policy Institute recently released a new report discussing the contributions that family members nationwide make to caring for their elderly family members. Recent news has focused on how local, state, and federal governments will handle the burdens of caring for an aging population. Yet, as this new…
Yesterday the Kansas City Star published a story on the necessity of properly updating estate planning documents. The article shared the story of a local woman whose mother had just died. The mother had created a living trust several years before and placed her residence within the trust. However, a…