Asset Protection, Estate Planning IRS Art Advisory Panel GOVERNMENT HAS BEST AT HAND – FOR FREE Whenever a taxpayer submits tax documents that deal with a work of … March 14, 2016 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning, Inheritance Trusts, Living Trusts Trust Modification in New York THE PROBLEM AND THE LAWS RESPONSE Sometimes when a person creates a trust they do not know all of the … March 9, 2016 2 MIN READ
Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Probate Wrongful Death Lawsuit as Part of Probate Estate PROBATE IS UNAVOIDABLE It is a fact of life that we can never plan for the worse case scenario and … March 7, 2016 2 MIN READ
Asset Protection, Elder Law OPERATION COCOON: FEDERAL EFFORT TO CURB UNWITTING SENIORS FROM ACTING AS DRUG MULES On February 10 2016 the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (‘ICE’) announced in a policy document that appears to … March 4, 2016 2 MIN READ
Asset Protection WHAT HAPPENS IF MY HEIRS OR BENEFICIARIES PASS AWAY AT THE SAME TIME AS ME? MODERN PROBLEM WITH ANCIENT ROOTS New York is one of approximately 19 states along with the District of Columbia and … March 4, 2016 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning, Wills What Happens in My Heir Passes Away Before Me? NEW YORK ANTI-LAPSE STATUTE This blog previously discussed what happens if an heir passes away simultaneous with a testator and … March 2, 2016 3 MIN READ
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
Elder law estate planning, Financial Planning What are the Tax Rules of Gifts to Grandchildren? All grandparents want the best for their children and grandchildren and many take the initiative to set aside part of … June 20, 2017 2 MIN READ
Elder Law, How Much Does an Estate to Go Through Probate? Planning your estate and having a last will and testament is important to ensuring your final wishes are carried out … September 12, 2017 2 MIN READ
Asset Protection, Elder Law How Does the Death of a Spouse Affect Medicaid Eligbility NEED FOR UPDATED ESTATE PLANNING WHEN ONE SPOUSE GOES INTO NURSING HOME When one spouse goes into a nursing home … April 14, 2016 2 MIN READ
