Estate Planning Irregularities with Estate of Monkee’s Star Davy Jones The probate process is public and so most families whose estate planning includes only a will usually have the details … August 31, 2012 2 MIN READ
Elder Law Bringing in a Third-Party to Resolve Eldercare Disputes Elder care encompasses a wide-range of issues from day-to-day lifestyle concerns to potential long-term care moves. The issues progress over … August 30, 2012 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning Contingent Beneficiaries for IRA Accounts Properly naming beneficiaries in things like Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) is obviously a crucial component of all New York estate … August 29, 2012 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning Be Careful of Credit Card Debt at Death What happens to all of the money that you owe at death? Does someone else pay for it or does … August 27, 2012 2 MIN READ
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
Caregiving, Elder Law, Inter Vivos Trusts – The Benefits of Creating a Living Trust In New York state individuals can place their estate into a trust to distribute to beneficiaries and thereby avoid lengthy … October 11, 2017 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
Asset Protection, Estate Administration, Estate Planning What You Should Know About Family Education Trusts Planning for your children’s educational needs is a worthwhile goal. Fortunately various options exist for satisfying this goal. A 529 … October 20, 2021 2 MIN READ