Elder Law, Elder law estate planning DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ABLE ACT ACCOUNTS AND SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS WHAT IS BEST FIT Both an ABLE Act account and a special needs trusts try to accomplish essentially the same … January 8, 2016 2 MIN READ
Elder law estate planning CHARITABLE ROLLOVER OF RETIREMENT ACCOUNT DISTRIBUTION NON-TAXABLE DISTRIBUTION FROM IRA On December 18 2015 President Obama signed the Protecting Americans from Tax Hike (PATH) Act which made permanent among other … January 5, 2016 2 MIN READ
Asset Protection, Elder law estate planning HOW LONG CAN IRS COME AFTER ME? THE SUMNER REDSTONE CASE Sumner Redstone is an entertainment business mogul with a majority share ownership of CBS entertainment and Viacom and through Viacom … January 2, 2016 3 MIN READ
Elder Law, Elder law estate planning DONATE MY BODY TO SCIENCE Donating an organ or even a whole body for scientific study or medical education is a relatively common event which … October 29, 2015 2 MIN READ
Elder Law, Elder law estate planning Who will Manage Your Affairs in the Event You are Incapacitated? No one likes to consider the fact that they may one day need help in managing their affairs but the … October 1, 2015 2 MIN READ
Elder Law, Elder law estate planning, Senior Financial Exploitation The Mickey Rooney Example: Be Clear About Funeral & Burial Plans Legendary actor Mickey Rooney died earlier this month at the age of 93. Over the later course of his life … April 16, 2014 2 MIN READ
Elder Law, Elder law estate planning, Senior Health Care Is New York Ready For Boom in Old Age? The Post-Star recently published a story with the provocative headline: “Old Age is Coming and We Are Not Ready.” The … May 8, 2013 2 MIN READ
Elder Law, Elder law estate planning Authorities Often Act Too Late to Prevent Elder Financial Abuse The Bellingham Herald discussed an often overlooked but vital matter that is of serious concern to our New York elder … November 17, 2011 2 MIN READ
Newspaper Column What Is Elder Law Estate Planning? "Elder Law Estate Planning" is an area of law that combines features of both elder law and estate planning and … September 30, 2025 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, Elder law estate planning Are Illegitimate Children Considered Beneficiaries? The legal rights of illegitimate children and their ability to take under the terms of a trust have for years … February 24, 2017 2 MIN READ
Estate Taxes, The Santa Clause in Estate Planning — 2025 The current New York estate tax exemption stands at $7.16 million while the Federal exemption is at $13.99 million. While … January 11, 2025 2 MIN READ
