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
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
Estate Planning, Wills Understanding the Law – Relocating a Trust Sometimes after setting up a trust circumstances occur that change our goals for that trust. Recently we wrote about how … March 25, 2017 3 MIN READ