Long-term care planning may involve aging in place with home health services. Living at home may sound appealing, but being housebound has some disadvantages, as well. The New York State Department of Health provides information about various home care services that...
What does a health care agent do?
On behalf of Corash & Hollender, P.C. | Apr 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
Whether you are an older adult preparing for end of life issues or the possibility of becoming incapacitated or you want to help a family member prepare for challenges that could arise later on, it is crucial to go over your options. In New York, the state's Health...
What does a living trust do?
On behalf of Corash & Hollender, P.C. | Mar 18, 2021 | wills and trusts
Most Americans are familiar with what a will does, but living trusts are far more opaque. The reality is that the most comprehensive estate plans often involve both a will and a trust, if not several different trusts. Living trusts can provide a lot of flexibility in...
What is testamentary capacity?
On behalf of Corash & Hollender, P.C. | Mar 12, 2021 | wills and trusts
Challenging a will is usually extremely difficult. This is because the courts generally see a person's last will and testament as the direct voice of the deceased. Since that person is no longer around to speak for their own wishes, the courts rely on the will....
Reducing inheritance disputes through proper communication
On behalf of Corash & Hollender, P.C. | Mar 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
Inheritance disputes can cause undue stress for surviving family members and could potentially compromise the availability of benefits. People who wish to avoid costly contention after their death should prioritize communication while they are still alive....
What problems could arise for an executor?
On behalf of Corash & Hollender, P.C. | Mar 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
Acting as the executor of someone's estate is a big job. It is not easy, and it requires you to be reliable and professional. There are some issues that could arise during your time as executor that you will need to deal with. The American Bar Association explains...
What is a Medicaid trust?
On behalf of Corash & Hollender, P.C. | Feb 18, 2021 | wills and trusts
Managing the costs of long-term care and healthcare as you age can be a challenge. The cost is often more than you can afford with your savings and other income. For that reason, it is smart to plan ahead so that you can qualify for Medicaid, which provides many free...
What if my mother hates the nursing home?
On behalf of Corash & Hollender, P.C. | Feb 16, 2021 | blog
There are multiple reasons why moving your loved one into a nursing home is the right choice. However, it is natural for you to have concerns if your loved one says that he or she is unhappy.. However, even if the nursing home is top quality, there is often a period...
How should you review your estate plan?
On behalf of Corash & Hollender, P.C. | Feb 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
It can sometimes take years to draft and create an estate plan. The idea of reviewing the entire thing every few years may thus seem overwhelming. But the good news is, you do not need to review every part of your estate plan every single time. In fact, you can...
What are reasons to challenge a will?
On behalf of Corash & Hollender, P.C. | Feb 8, 2021 | wills and trusts
People often tend to assume that their last will and testament will be the final word on what happens with their assets after their death. However, there are several reasons why someone may challenge the validity of a will. When people wish to contest a will, they...
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