New York Estate Planning – No Child Left Behind? Some New Yorkers eschew an estate plan because they assume their wishes are very simple. “I just want the kids … February 26, 2014 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning, Trusts Using a “Life Estate” in a New York Estate Plan Property rights and rules are some of the most complex (and arcane) areas of the law. Of particular importance for … February 25, 2014 2 MIN READ
Elder Law, Medicaid Planning New York Nursing Home Costs & Medicaid “Lookback” Period Any family who has gone through the process of helping a loved one into a New York nursing home understands … February 24, 2014 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning, Trusts Can Your Heirs Work Together? Creating a will and drafting trust documents are forms of “transactional law.” That means that unlike litigation the purpose is … February 21, 2014 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning Continuing Legal Hurdles for Same-Sex Couples Each day seemingly brings news of additional states that are joining New York in allowing same sex couples the right … February 18, 2014 2 MIN READ
Growth of Online Memorial Services Making preparations for funeral services burial preferences and other memorial issues is a natural part of New York estate plans. … February 13, 2014 2 MIN READ
Elder Law, New York Elder Law, NY Elder Law The Future of Elder Care: Senior Villages The combined pressures of growing need rising costs and altered ideas of the best way to live one’s golden years … February 12, 2014 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning, Estate Taxes Estate Battles the IRS – The Michael Jackson Example When most hear the phrase “estate battle” the mind immediately jumps to fighting between families. Sadly in the tumult of … February 11, 2014 2 MIN READ
Charitable Remainder Trusts, Estate Planning Federal Charitable Deduction Debate Continues In December we shared information on proposed changes at the federal level which might limit the tax-saving benefits of charitable … February 6, 2014 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning Lessons Learned from In re the Purported Will of Moore An appellate court recently decided the In re the Purported Will of Moore case which involved an appeal from an … June 3, 2022 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning Divorce vs. Disinherit: Beware the Elective Share Once upon a time there were these somewhat sexist laws called “dower and curtesy.” These laws applied to the specific … August 5, 2015 3 MIN READ
Elder Law, Elders Caring for Spouses with Alzheimer’s Must Plan for Their Future Anyone with a spouse stricken by Alzheimer’s disease knows exactly how devastating the condition is on the patient and how … June 5, 2017 2 MIN READ
