A family member’s passing is a difficult time that leads the family to question, among other things, what to do with their car. The decedent’s car is part of their estate and the estate administration process, requiring action by the…
Falls Prevention Awareness Week is a nationwide effort to raise awareness that falls are preventable for older adults. This year the week-long national health campaign is being observed from September 18th through the 24th. Falls among older adults are a big…
The social security law and benefit requirements can be very confusing! Many people mistakenly believe that SSI and SSDI are one and the same. This article will clarify the major differences between these two distinct programs. An estate attorney in…
One of the most frustrating things as a special needs planning attorney is creating an estate plan for parents who tell me they need to disinherit their special needs children because they are receiving some kind of government benefits. While…
Your loved one did their part and visited their NY estate lawyer to talk about medical concerns. A parent may be worried about declining health with age. A friend or sibling may wonder what would happen if they had a…
As an estate planning attorney, I have often thought that estate plans are like a puzzle. In order to have a comprehensive estate plan, you need to have all the puzzle pieces that relate to your life goals, and they…
Living or “inter vivos” trusts are commonly used in estate planning. These types of trusts can be separated into two broad categories, revocable and irrevocable. Both can be used in many different ways and be an instrumental part of your…
Many New Yorkers own real property in multiple states. It is common for a New York resident to own real property, such as a vacation home in a warmer location. In this situation, it is important to speak with a…
When we pass away, we often want our assets to be collected by our loved ones as quickly and easily as possible. When settling an estate, an asset with a designated beneficiary will pass outside of probate and directly to…
Did you know that 50% of marriages in this country end in divorce? Subsequent marriage divorce rates are even higher; 60% for second marriages and 73% for third marriages. These statistics cannot be ignored. As such, you should consider proper…