A Tradition Of Caring And Compassionate Representation For Staten Islanders
Estate plan reviews are a crucial part of your end of life plans. After all, you cannot simply create an estate plan and leave it as-is indefinitely. It needs to reflect your life in the current moment, which means it must change as your life changes. But how do you...
With so many stories of abuse in nursing homes circulating in the media, it is natural for you to have concerns if your mother is residing in one. It is likely that you went through a very extensive selection process to find an assisted living situation that is...
If you plan to use Medicaid to pay for your or a loved one’s long-term care, you will need to first meet the program’s strict financial eligibility requirements. One such requirement is that all of your countable assets and/or income must not exceed the state’s...
The possibility of your heirs contesting your will may concern you. The monetary costs and emotional distress of a will contest is something you do not want for your surviving family members. You might think placing a no-contest clause in your will is the answer....
Having a child who has a disability can be challenging for any parent. Not only must you find care and accommodations for your son or daughter, but you must also ensure he or she has the necessary funds to thrive after your death. Still, giving money to your child may...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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....
