It can be tempting to think of an estate plan as something for the far-off future. A plan that you hope you won’t need for some time. However, it’s important to remember that the financial decisions you make every day affect the assets that will make up that estate...
Preserving & Protecting Your Family’s Assets & Legacy
Year: 2020
What should you think about when writing a living will?
A living will is another name for an advance health care directive. It allows you to give instructions about the care and treatment you want to receive in the event of an injury or illness that leaves you incapacitated. It may be unpleasant to think about the prospect...
Important Topical Estate Planning and Elder Law Updates
Attorneys Jaclyn Kramer and Wayne Carrabus presented a webinar on important topical estate planning and elder law updates. There is a lot of misinformation on social media and this webinar was offered to educate people on how to best protect themselves and their...
Do all estates enter the probate process?
Whether you are getting your affairs together and planning your estate or you have recently lost a close friend or loved one, it is important to understand the steps of estate administration and the probate process. The probate process is designed to ensure that the...
Will my parents have to sell all their assets to get Medicaid?
Medicaid is a federal program that provides additional coverage for seniors who have a low income. These additional services can help your parents pay for their long-term care needs, such as nursing facility costs. It also covers items that Medicare does not, such as...
Ron Lanza Interview Featured In Long Island Press
Ron Lanza was interviewed about his elder law and estate planning law firm practice, legal misperceptions, the importance of technology and how the firm has evolved in an article in the April issue of Long Island Press. Custom Computer Specialists sponsors this...
Important steps after a cancer diagnosis
Over the last few decades, the survival rate for cancer patients has improved for many forms of cancer. This, however, does not negate the reality that cancer continues to be the cause of death for many individuals regardless of how long they live after their initial...
What all goes into a DNR order?
A Do Not Resuscitate order may seem like a grim subject, but for many it can be a great tool of control in later years. Should the worst happen, medical professionals will avoid saving your life at every cost, respect your wishes, and allow nature to take its course....
2020 changes underway for state Medicaid funding
All across America, many people rely on Medicaid for health care. To receive funding, the federal government disburses funds to state governments that then pass it on to those who need it. The federal government has been hinting at potential changes to this process...
Estate planning details to discuss with your elderly parents
As your parents age, it’s natural to have questions and concerns about their estate plan. And not because of the impact on you, but rather the fact that they could make a mistake or overlook a detail that causes them trouble. Although every person is in a different...