Estate Planning Hidden Complexities in Basic Estate Planning Some estate planning concepts may seem so straight-forward that community members try to go it alone. After all a will … August 24, 2012 2 MIN READ
Elder Law Federal Report: Key Indicators of Well-Being for Older Americans There is a misconception that New York elder law estate planning is all about money. While finances are obviously central … August 23, 2012 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning Annual Gift Tax Exclusion Is Not Going Anywhere With so much attention focused on the future of the estate tax rate and exemption levels it is easy to … August 22, 2012 2 MIN READ
Elder Law Cost of Long-Term Care Insurance Rocketing When working on a plan for a local resident our New York elder law attorneys often advise on the importance … August 21, 2012 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning Feuding Continues Over Rosa Parks Estate Forbes posted earlier this month on the continued squabbles over the estate of civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks. Unfortunately our … August 20, 2012 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning Giving a Gift or Inheritance With Strings Attached The possibilities to tailor an estate plan to one’s exact specifications is virtually endless. That is perhaps most evident in … August 17, 2012 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning Naming Guardians for Children in New York Estate Plan Designating inheritances is not the only purpose of a New York estate plan. Some local residents may feel like there … August 14, 2012 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning Professional Guidance Helps Avoid IRA Scams The financial world is a complex one. It is easy for local residents to get lost in the mire of … August 10, 2012 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning Prenuptial Agreements: What if Couples are from Different States? Prenuptial agreements commonly make headlines as celebrities getting hitched try to protect their fortunes. But the focus on celebrities (or … August 4, 2012 2 MIN READ
Newspaper Column Avoiding New York Estate Taxes The estate tax exemption for New York residents was $5.93 million in 2021 and, since it is indexed to inflation, … September 30, 2025 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning Overcoming the Challenge of Undue Influence It’s not an uncommon story. In their final years or months a loved one decides to leave a large amount … December 7, 2020 2 MIN READ
Business Succession Derivative Action Lawsuits: Protecting the Interests of a Family-Owned Corporation If the interest of a family-owned corporation part of an estate or trust has been violated a derivative action lawsuit … June 25, 2018 2 MIN READ
