Adoption to Avoid Taxes — When Marriage Is Not Open to Same Sex Couples The discrepancy in the law related to recognition of same sex unions may lead to some bizarre moves as part … July 11, 2013 2 MIN READ
Federal Government Makes Push to Educate Public on Long-Term Care It is no secret that the federal budget (and many state budgets) are stretched thin as a result of rising … July 10, 2013 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning, Wills Estate Planning Tips from the Stars – James Gandolfini’s Will Filed in Manhattan Last month many in the entertainment world were shocked and saddened by the sudden death of New Yorker James Gandolfini … July 9, 2013 2 MIN READ
Elder Law, Long Term Care Planning Long-Term Care Insurance — Essential for New York Women? Our NY estate planning lawyers frequently advise local residents that in virtually all cases the single best way to prepare … July 8, 2013 2 MIN READ
Medicaid Planning DOMA Decision May Affect Medicaid Long-Term Care Benefits Does the high-profile U.S. Supreme Court opinion in Windsor v. US related to the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) affect … July 3, 2013 2 MIN READ
Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Probate Michael Jackson Estate Saga Continues — $500 Million in Debt Paid Off When someone passes away the basic principles of settling the estate seem straightforward: collect assets pay off debts and distribute … July 2, 2013 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning, Wills Per Stirpes – What Is It? If you read a bit about estate planning you may come across the term “Per Stirpes.” It is an awkward … July 2, 2013 2 MIN READ
Elder Law, Senior Financial Exploitation Elder Financial Exploitation from Jail — Anything Can Happen Elder financial exploitation is often one of those problems that community members believe only happens to “other people.” When reading … July 1, 2013 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning Federal Marriage Rights Now Available for Same-Sex Couples Whether one is married or single is obviously a vital factor that impacts elder law and estate planning. Of course … June 28, 2013 2 MIN READ
Caregiving, Long Term Care Planning, New York Elder Law, NY Elder Law Onondaga County Officially Transfers Ownership of Nursing Home to Private Firm The changing face of New York nursing home care continued this weekend as another county officially got out of the … December 6, 2013 2 MIN READ
Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Wills Will Does Not Revoke Previous Transfer of Property to Trust BEST LAID PLANS DO NOT ALWAYS WORK OUT A case with an interesting factual background came out of Texas recently. … April 25, 2016 2 MIN READ
Elder law estate planning, Estate Planning, Healthcare Decisions, Medicaid Eligibility, Medicaid Planning, Medicaid Trusts The Medicaid Look-Back Period: Proactive Planning vs. Crisis Management Doctors and other professionals may forget to ask caregivers how they are coping with the care of another. Queries such … June 16, 2026 5 MIN READ
