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Most seniors spend the majority of their adult lives in school and working so they can retire comfortably. Unfortunately, health deteriorates as people get older. In some cases, your loved ones may lose autonomy over finances and other key aspects of their lives. The...
When drafting your advance directives, you may look over pre-made documents that most people use. You may also receive a lot of advice from religious leaders or your doctor on what you can include. However, you have no obligation to tackle every medical issue that may...
As parents get older, there is often a shift from them taking care of their children to their children taking care of them. If this is an arrangement you suspect could be in your future, you may need to have some uncomfortable conversations with them. For instance,...
If you are preparing to set up an estate plan, or you already have a plan in place, there are various factors you need to think about if you have grandkids. For example, many grandparents have to make difficult decisions regarding the distribution of their estate's...
When your parents get older and need more care, you likely will begin investigating how much it costs to live in an assisted-living facility or nursing home in New York. Very quickly, you’ll realize your parents’ nest egg may not cover the high costs. A month in a...
When you are expecting a child, you know your life is about to face a major adjustment. You’ve been preparing for months: setting up a crib and nursery, reading books about caring for a newborn and stocking up on essential baby supplies. But there’s another important...
No one wants to think about medical emergencies, but there are certain situations in which you may not be able to make your wishes known with regard to the medical care you receive. A living will is a powerful estate planning tool that allows you to outline your...
In an ideal world, you can make all of your own medical decisions as you age so that you get exactly the care that you want. Unfortunately, the world is often far less than ideal. You may not be able to make all of those decisions. Say, for instance, that you suffer a...
If you regularly drive across the country or simply like to visit different parts of the state from time to time, you need to recognize certain risk factors associated with driving in different areas. For example, some drivers who are not familiar with traffic in...
New York residents can protect their estate using a variety of financial tools. Although having a will can reduce probate costs and ensure the distribution of your property, it may not meet all your needs. We often help clients establish trusts as part of a...
