Preserving & Protecting Your Family’s Assets & Legacy
Some people who are in the process of doing their estate plans or those considering doing their estate plans in the future might have heard about Increased Estate, Gift Tax Exemption & Annual Exclusion. Skilled attorneys at Futterman Lanza, LLP are here to walk...
Have you ever thought about what would happen if you were unable to make decisions about your own health care? Who would speak for you, and how would they know what you want? Most of us don't like to think about the possibility of being seriously ill or injured....
Estate planning is a critical aspect of everyone's life. It is not just about managing your assets -even though it does that- but also about ensuring you take care of your family members and loved ones after you pass on. Life can take unexpected twists and turns, so...
Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal process that allows you, the principal, to designate an individual, known as your "agent," to manage your affairs if you cannot do so yourself. This legal document is essential for ensuring that your financial, legal, and...
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...