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
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
