What can an agent in a power of attorney do? That entirely depends on the authority granted in the actual document. In New York, you can use a statutory form of Power of Attorney to allow your agent to handle…
You can find instructions online for anything these days, including estate planning. So, why shouldn’t you use one of these online guides to plan your estate? Attempting to do your own estate planning online using a guide or forms you…
Tired of those long, cold winters? Not interested in crazy hot and humid summers? Living in the north for the summer and south for the winter is a growing trend among retirees these days. You get the best of both…
Do I need an estate plan? Or maybe you think you don’t. Well, think again! If you’re over the age of eighteen, you need an estate plan. Why is an estate plan so important? Estate planning is life planning. When…
For many reasons, an individual may have to move from one state to another. Whether it be due to employment opportunities or family, a concern that may arise is when an individual has planning documents, such as a Last Will…
Did you know that young adults are more likely to have a Last Will and Testament? According to a wills and estate planning survey conducted by Caring.com, 18- to 34-year-olds are more likely to have a will than 35- to…
Join us for a virtual event on June 10 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm to learn about the new changes in NYS Power of Attorney Law. Yes – unfortunately, the rumors are true. On December 15, 2020, Governor Cuomo signed into…
We have all heard those stories where we stop and say, wait, but he was a runner and took great care of himself. He was only 52. She was only 55. If there is one thing that we have learned…
Watch Vincent J. Russo Legal Correspondent on Catholic Faith Network’s CFN Live! Vincent appeared on CFN Live on May 6th to discuss "Health Care Directives" In this episode, learn about Health care directives, Health care proxy and Living Wills. Vincent…
Watch Vincent J. Russo Legal Correspondent on Catholic Faith Network’s CFN Live! Vincent appeared on CFN Live on April 27th to discuss "What is a Power of Attorney?" In this episode, learn why a Durable Power of Attorney is a…