Elder Law Pet Trusts Dementia & Senior Exploitation Seniors suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or dementia are at an increased risk of financial exploitation. Each health condition results in … April 24, 2014 2 MIN READ
Elder Law Adult Guardianship in New York – The Basics Adult guardianship concerns the laws governing a person’s capacity to manage their own affairs and their own estate. The law … April 23, 2014 2 MIN READ
Charitable Remainder Trusts, Estate Planning What is “Donor Intent” & How Does It Affect a NY Estate Plan Charity is an important part of an estate plan for New York families. Many residents have important causes that symbolize … April 22, 2014 2 MIN READ
Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Wills Undue Influence in NY & Pressuring Vulnerable Seniors Family feuding is all too common and finances are often at the root. One argument often made in legal cases … April 21, 2014 2 MIN READ
Medicaid Applications, Medicaid Planning Good News for NY Medicaid System – Agreement Reached with Federal Government Uncertainty reigned over the last few months regarding the budget situation for the New York Medicaid system. Fortunately an agreement … April 18, 2014 2 MIN READ
Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Planning for Disability, Special Needs Trust Back to the Basics: First vs. Third Party Special Needs Trusts in NY Families throughout New York who have children with disabilities are frequently questioning how to best provide for their children’s needs–both … April 18, 2014 2 MIN READ
Estate Fights for Music Royalties in the Digital Age Estate planning can have ramifications decades (or even centuries!) after an individual passes away. On one hand this is true … April 14, 2014 3 MIN READ
Estate Planning, Wills The Power of Legacy – Could a Will have Prevented WWII? Life is about far more than the accumulation of material wealth. Working hard and collecting valuables to enjoy and pass … April 11, 2014 2 MIN READ
Elder Law, Medicaid Applications, Medicaid Planning New Report Explores State of Medicaid Following Affordable Care Act As the first wave of healthcare insurance enrollment ends as part of the Affordable Care Act observers are quick to … April 10, 2014 2 MIN READ
Newspaper Column Avoiding New York Estate Taxes The estate tax exemption for New York residents was $5.93 million in 2021 and, since it is indexed to inflation, … September 30, 2025 2 MIN READ
Caregiving Signs of Guardianship Abuse The co-founder of Americans Against Abusive Probate Guardianship recently organized a town hall meeting about guardianship. The topic of the … October 24, 2017 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning Overcoming the Challenge of Undue Influence It’s not an uncommon story. In their final years or months a loved one decides to leave a large amount … December 7, 2020 2 MIN READ
