A Tradition Of Caring And Compassionate Representation For Staten Islanders
If you recently lost a loved one who appointed you to manage their estate, you could have a number of challenges to work through. In addition to emotional pain that comes with losing someone you love, you could have high levels of stress due to the demanding...
Whether you struggle with a disability or you are the parent, grandparent or guardian of a disabled individual and you want to set up a trust to help them, it is essential to take a close look at supplemental needs trusts. A supplemental needs trust (SNT) can provide...
If you are in the early stages of creating an estate plan, it is pivotal to carefully review all of the options in front of you. There are many different types of trusts and it is crucial to determine which one suits your interests best. Depending on your...
Whether you want to secure Medicaid benefits to help with health care expenses, in-home care or costs associated with living in a nursing home, it is important to review your options. First, you should look at the eligibility requirements, which differ for those 65...
Deciding it is time to move your family member to a care facility for the elderly in New York is not an easy decision. Finding an establishment that meets all your expectations can have its challenges. Knowing what to look for prior to screening facilities can help...
A thorough estate plan can significantly improve the protection of your assets throughout the course of your life. However, you will need to name someone you trust to fulfill the duty of closing your estate. An executor will oversee many critical steps from the...
No family is perfect, but some relationships between parents and their adult children are more strained than others. Some people rarely speak to one or more of their children or have no relationship with them at all anymore. If things between you and one of your...
A will is an excellent way to ensure a smooth transition of assets after a loved one’s death. However, even if testators intend to make things easy for their grieving loved ones, things do not always go as planned. The following types of estate disputes can arise,...
Many aging New Yorkers may not realize the financial eligibility for Institutional Medicaid is not evaluated only at the time of the application. Instead, it requires a look-back on all assets for 60 months. Without proper planning, many people may have too many...
Estate planning is an important task for every individual regardless of how old you are or how much wealth you have. It allows you to prepare for taxes, probate and your loved ones' care after your passing. However, it has the potential to be complex. The number of...
