Estate Planning Disorganization & IRA Inheritances Many New Yorkers invest a sizeable portion of theirs assets into IRAs–retirement accounts to fund their golden years after their … January 15, 2014 2 MIN READ
Asset Protection, Elder Law Avoiding Senior Isolation: The Julie Harris Case Elder law and estate planning often involve overlapping issues. This is not just because seniors are those in need of … January 14, 2014 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning, Estate Taxes Favorable New York Estate Tax Laws on the Horizon? New York State known as one of the heavier tax-imposers in the country particularly when it comes to estate tax … January 13, 2014 2 MIN READ
Elder Law, Medicaid Planning AARP Comment on Upcoming State of the State Address Today New York Governor Andrew Cuomo will deliver his 2014 “State of the State” address. Just like the more well-known … January 8, 2014 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning, Wills Last Minute Gift? Cashing A $100 000 Check Estate planning disputes can arise in any situation and based on any number of facts. However one situation where disagreement … January 8, 2014 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning, Trusts Estate Lawsuit Reinstated Involving Claimed Executor Fraud Famed rock music promoter Bill Graham made his name as the organizer of popular music festivals and concerts. His events … January 6, 2014 2 MIN READ
Elder Law New York Nursing Homes Receive Failing Grade Senior citizens rely on experienced and trusted assisted living facilities to provide premier living conditions staffed with professional associates to … January 3, 2014 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning, Trusts The Basics: The Importance of Living Trusts in Estate Planning An important element of estate planning is ensuring the financial security of your family after you are gone. Like most … January 2, 2014 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning A Court Order Delays Life Support Termination Legal battles between families and hospitals over whether to disconnect life-support systems are nothing new. Optimistic family members plead with … December 31, 2013 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