Preserving & Protecting Your Family’s Assets & Legacy
In New York, it used to be that you had to “opt-in” with most carriers to be covered for spousal liability – that which required the insurance company to cover a spouse for “pain and suffering” if their spouse causes (or partially causes) a motor vehicle accident...
What are digital assets? Do you have social media accounts, emails or photos on your phone? If you do, this means you are the owner of digital assets. Most people tend to think that digital assets are only a part of virtual currency such as crypto or bitcoin, however...
Katy Perry was recently responsible for influencing a new act related to the protection of elders in the state of California. The PERRY act protects elders from possible financial abuse they might face, specifically in real estate, property, and transfers of ownership...
When creating an estate plan, most people typically have one thing in mind: securing their assets as efficiently as possible to pass them on to their loved ones. However, upon your passing, your assets will likely go through a necessary legal process called probate,...
When you are injured unexpectedly, it can affect every part of your life. One of the biggest problems is losing your income. If you cannot work, you might wonder how you will handle your finances. Is it possible to get money for the wages you lost? Can you get...
Even though I will give a brief description of each, it is important to note that a claim may share components of all of these. As such, it is important that you speak with an attorney who is familiar with all 3 so that your matter will be dealt with properly. A...
Section 424, which provides for Transfer on Death (TOD) Deeds, was recently added to New York State’s Real Property Law, and will become effective on July 19, 2024. With a TOD Deed, the owner of real property, or transferor, can transfer the property to one or more...
You've lived in your home for decades, and now that you're getting older, it is time to make some difficult decisions with respect to your estate and/or Medicaid planning. You wish to protect your home for your loved ones should you require long-term care in the...
Many people have heard of the horrors of Guardianship proceedings. In New York, these proceedings for those over 18 who became incapacitated as an adult fall under Article 81 of Mental Hygiene Law. Guardianship is a legal process set by the court of the county where...
A trust can become an important part of your estate plan. There are different types of trusts, and each type comes with its own benefits. Which type is appropriate depends on your goals, and the facts and circumstances of your case. There are two main categories of...