Estate Planning Does Each Spouse Need Their Own Estate Planning Lawyer? New York estate planning is a family affair–husbands wives children grandchildren and others all have a stake in ensuring that … May 11, 2012 2 MIN READ
Elder Law, Elder Law for the Gay Community First-Ever LGBT White House Conference on Aging Held Earlier this year New York City welcomed the opening of the nation’s first ever LGBT Senior facility. The SAGE Center … May 9, 2012 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning Filing Taxes After Death Most discussion about taxes and death involve the “estate tax.” This is a tax imposed on certain assets usually given … May 3, 2012 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning Auction of Calder Sculptures Example of How Art Can be Handled at Death Well-known architect and designer Eliot Noyes died thirty five years ago in 1977. Some of his prized possessions were large … May 1, 2012 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning Beneficiary Designations and Asset Titles – Simple But Crucial Planning Issues One of the most common estate planning mistakes is failure to change names on the title of assets and beneficiary … April 27, 2012 2 MIN READ
Elder Law Do-It-Yourself Legal Planning–The Dangers One wouldn’t choose a surgeon who had never performed that particular surgery before. Experience and training matter when it comes … April 24, 2012 2 MIN READ
Elder Law Editorial Calls for Keeping “Spousal Refusal” Option for New York Medicaid New York is one of three states that provide a Medicaid planning option known as “spousal refusal.” Essentially the option … April 16, 2012 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning, Living Trusts, Trusts Mike Wallace’s Passing Reminder of Planning Needs for Dementia Dementia refers to the loss of cognitive ability to a degree beyond what is expected from normal aging. It is … April 13, 2012 2 MIN READ
Elder Law, Long Term Care Planning, Senior Health Care Defending Seniors–Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Office of Older Americans The Star Tribune recently profiled Hubert Humphrey III–a former favorite son of Minnesota–who is now in a new role in … April 12, 2012 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
