Asset Protection, Estate Planning INHERITANCE RIGHTS OF ADOPTIVE CHILDREN NOT CUT OFF FROM BIOLOGICAL PARENTS IN EVERY CASE It is not unheard of for adoptive children to seek out … February 29, 2016 3 MIN READ
Caregiving, Elder Law PRE-PAID FUNERAL S IN NEW YORK NEW YORK PROTECTIONS Many people are leary about purchasing a pre-paid funeral. This blog discussed some of the issues common … February 26, 2016 2 MIN READ
Asset Protection, Elder Law Adult Protective Services Voluntary Draft Guidelines UNIFORMITY OF LAWS Many laws across the country are the result of non-profit civic minded legal entities. The American Legal … February 24, 2016 2 MIN READ
Asset Protection, Wills Understanding Health Savings Accounts GOOD FOR CERTAIN SUBSET OF POPULATION A health savings account is another way to save your money tax free for … February 22, 2016 2 MIN READ
Asset Protection, Elder Law GERIATRIC CARE MANAGER DISTANCE AND PROFESSIONALISM The New York Times ran an article on December 23 2015 discussing the distance that the average … February 18, 2016 2 MIN READ
Asset Protection, Estate Planning INHERITING A ROTH IRA ACCOUNT ROTH IRA ACCOUNTS ARE FUNDAMENTALLY DIFFERENT This blog explored the topic of inheriting an individual retirement account (IRA) in a … February 17, 2016 3 MIN READ
Elder Law, Elder law estate planning, Financial Planning SPECIAL NEEDS THIRD PARTY AND SELF SETTLED TRUSTS – WHATS WITH ALL THE NAMES? LEGAL DISTINCTIONS THAT MATTER When a person applies for Medicaid eligibility there are many pitfalls that an unsuspecting or unsophisticated … February 17, 2016 3 MIN READ
Asset Protection, Elder Law, Elder law estate planning PLANNING FOR YOUR SPECIAL NEEDS LOVED ONES CREATE A GLOBAL PLAN TO GO INTO EFFECT TODAY If you are a parent stepparent grandparent or caretaker of a … February 15, 2016 2 MIN READ
Asset Protection, Estate Planning BACK TO THE BASICS – INHERITING AN IRA STILL TAXABLE Death and taxes the old saying goes are the only two things in life that are guaranteed. Taxes … February 15, 2016 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning Highs or Lows: Which is Best When Valuing Art and Collectibles? Art pieces and collectibles can often be difficult to price. After all the best and easiest way to price an … August 8, 2016 2 MIN READ
Caregiving, Elder Law PARENTAL VISITATION LAWS – RIGHT TO VISIT PARENT OF ADULT CHILDREN ANOTHER CELEBRITY CASE MAKING CHANGES In the last few months that Casey Kasem had on this earth he was the … March 22, 2016 2 MIN READ
Elder Law, NY Elder Law Daughters Disproportionately Assume Elder Caregiver Role For Aging Parents An article yesterday at Forbes explored an issue that has been dubbed “the ticking time bomb of eldercare.” It is … October 18, 2011 2 MIN READ
