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…
Britney Spears' conservatorship has been a matter of public debate since it was initiated in 2008. Initially, Britney Spears’ father, James “Jamie” Spears was named as co-conservator of his daughter’s “person” and estate with an attorney, Andrew Wallet. In 2019,…
Thanks to a recent court ruling, the conservatorship of singer Britney Spears has again received wide media attention in the past few weeks. The conservatorship of Spears has been a matter of public debate since it was initiated in 2008,…
If you have minor children then it is highly recommended that you designate a standby guardian by executing a Designation of Standby Guardian under SCPA 1726(3), and that you execute a Last Will and testament that nominates a permanent guardian…
When considering how to manage the property and/or well-being of a person under a disability, the need to be appointed a guardian for that person often becomes part of the conversation. In New York State there are three types of…
When considering how to manage the property and/or well-being of a person under a disability, the need to be appointed a guardian for that person often becomes part of the conversation. In New York State there are three types of…
When considering how to manage the property and/or well being of a person who is a minor, or who may be considered disabled, the need to be appointed a guardian for that person often becomes part of the conversation. In…
In New York State there are three types of guardianship proceedings whereby a guardian can be appointed. Three Guardianship Proceedings The three guardianship proceedings, which are established by separate statutes, are as follows: Surrogate’s Court Procedure Act (SCPA) Article 17…
A Medicaid plan can be presented to the guardianship court either before a guardian has been appointed or after, depending on when the need for a Medicaid plan arises. Medicaid Planning at the Onset of the Guardianship Proceeding If the…
For many individuals who have capacity or who have executed a durable power of attorney with sufficient authorities granted to their agents, the ability to engage in a well-thought-out Medicaid plan is a given. Beginning with a Court Proceeding However,…