Estate Planning, Wills Be Aware of Cemetery Rules & Guidelines Delineating funeral and burial wishes is a common part of estate planning. Everyone has unique desires about their final resting … April 29, 2014 2 MIN READ
Elder Law, Financial Planning, Medicaid Planning New 2014 Cost of Long-Term Care Study Released Residents throughout New York continue to experience “sticker shock” when exploring their long-term care options. Whether you are planning for … April 28, 2014 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning Dispute Over Documents Settled Between Harry Belafonte & MLK Estate Even after a loved one is gone disputes over his or her estate can continue to arise. For example nearly … April 25, 2014 2 MIN READ
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
Newspaper Column Tax Issues On Death Executors and trustees, as fiduciaries of the estate, must identify, manage and protect estate assets, pay off creditors, distribute the … September 30, 2025 2 MIN READ
Elder Law, Elder law estate planning, Medicaid Applications, Medicaid Eligibility Qualifying for Medicaid to Pay for Long-Term Care Spend-down. Look-back. Penalty Period. Uncompensated Transfer. These are just some of the terms Medicaid uses to determine eligibility for long-term … June 1, 2023 2 MIN READ
Elder Law How Do I Obtain a Death Certificate in New York? When someone dies a death certificate records on paper the time and place where the decedent passed away. While the … February 22, 2018 2 MIN READ
