Blended Families Estate Planning, Estate Planning Fighting to Care for the Ailing Zsa Zsa Gabor It is often argued that estate planning is necessary to prevent family feuding in the aftermath of a passing. Disagreements … March 11, 2013 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning, Estate Taxes DOMA Case Update: Amicus Briefs Mount in New York Couple’s Case We have frequently discussed the federal law known as the Defense of Marriage Act. Passed in 1996 the law essentially … March 7, 2013 2 MIN READ
Elder Law, Long Term Care Planning, Medicaid Planning Women May Pay More for Long-Term Care Insurance Many of the changes and new rules associated with health insurance as part of the “Affordable Care Act” (Obamacare) will … March 5, 2013 2 MIN READ
Irrevocable Trust, Long Term Care Planning, NY Elder Law, Senior Health Care Low Expectations for Federal Long-Term Care Commission Last year federal legislation was passed affecting elder care issues. In particular the new law eliminated a floundering attempt to … March 1, 2013 2 MIN READ
Blended Families Estate Planning, Trusts James Brown Estate Battle Rages On — Supreme Court Rejects Compromise The more assets that are at stake following a passing the higher the risk that others might pursue all available … February 28, 2013 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Trusts Understanding How a Wealth Transfer Might Affect Insurance Advisor One shared a useful story this week that touches on an item commonly forgotten in wealth transfers including those … February 27, 2013 2 MIN READ
Elder Law, Long Term Care Planning, Senior Health Care New York Elder Abuse Caught on Tape in the Bronx The challenges of securing appropriate long-term care are often only understood at the exact moment when that care is needed. … February 25, 2013 2 MIN READ
Elder Law, Financial Planning Struggling to Pay for Burial Costs After Death There is no getting around the fact that certain costs will be incurred near the end of life. Even if … February 21, 2013 2 MIN READ
Elder Law, Medicaid Planning, Senior Financial Exploitation Does New York Need a Mandatory Elder Abuse Reporting Law? It is commonly understood that elder abuse is a serious concern that often goes unreported. But there remains less certainty … February 12, 2013 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning Highs or Lows: Which is Best When Valuing Art and Collectibles? Art pieces and collectibles can often be difficult to price. After all the best and easiest way to price an … August 8, 2016 2 MIN READ
Caregiving, Elder Law PARENTAL VISITATION LAWS – RIGHT TO VISIT PARENT OF ADULT CHILDREN ANOTHER CELEBRITY CASE MAKING CHANGES In the last few months that Casey Kasem had on this earth he was the … March 22, 2016 2 MIN READ
Elder Law, NY Elder Law Daughters Disproportionately Assume Elder Caregiver Role For Aging Parents An article yesterday at Forbes explored an issue that has been dubbed “the ticking time bomb of eldercare.” It is … October 18, 2011 2 MIN READ
