Estate Planning QTIP Trust Protects the Interests of Inheriting Children from Preceding Marriages The formation of a Qualified Terminable Interest Property (“QTIP”) trust is a tax-exempt estate planning option that allows for an … November 19, 2018 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning Trusts and Estates Planning for Same-Sex Couples QTIP Trust Planning for Same-Sex Couples When the United States Supreme Court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act (“DOMA”) … November 15, 2018 2 MIN READ
Elder Law, Elder law estate planning What is the Best Trust for Special Needs Planning? Caring for a child with a disability creates challenges beyond our lifetime and often takes resources beyond what federal safety … November 13, 2018 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning The Reinvestment Benefits of Viatical Settlement Viatical settlement has become a popular strategy for investors seeking immediate liquidity for end-of-life expenses. Distinct from other derivative products … November 11, 2018 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning Why a Life-care Policy is a Value-added Investment New York insurance laws allow for insurance providers to offer insured seniors life-care policy coverage. A specialized form of insurance … November 9, 2018 2 MIN READ
Elder Law, Elder law estate planning Calculating Your Break Even Point with Social Security Benefits Figuring out the best time to claim Social Security benefits is an important part of retirement planning that can have … November 5, 2018 2 MIN READ
Elder Law Federal Regulators Issue Warning About Risk of Cryptocurrencies Tied to Retirement Accounts The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently issued a warning to consumers about the risk associated with adding cryptocurrencies to … October 30, 2018 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning New York Homestead Exemption and Probate Homestead exemption protect property assets from probate. Properties recognized under laws of homestead are off-limits to creditors seeking attachment. New … October 27, 2018 2 MIN READ
Elder Law New Study Predicts Factors for Longer Life A recent study by the University of California San Diego School of Medicine suggests that women whose mothers lived healthy … October 27, 2018 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
