Planning for the future starts with an important step — creating an estate plan. It's not merely about preparing for the unknown; it's a blueprint for the legacy you leave behind. A well-thought-out estate plan is a gift to yourself and your loved ones, offering peace...
The internet can be both a resource and a liability. Searching for asset protection advice online, like searching the internet for medical advice, could end in prudent information or complete falsehoods written by artificial intelligence. Sometimes, bad advice is...
A Last Will & Testament and a Trust are two common estate planning documents. Each requires the creator (the Testator in the case of a Will, and the Grantor in the case of a Trust) to name at least one person as the fiduciary, who will manage and administer the...
Elder Law is unique. It’s an area of the law where an attorney’s advice can be needed from birth until death. Our firm, , concentrates in elder law, special needs, trusts, and estates. I’ve been named as one of the top fifty female elder...
Often times, a person won’t come into contact with an attorney until there is an immediate need for certain legal services. For example, the first time a person might use an attorney is when the person buys a home and needs a real estate attorney. Because of this...
A Medicaid applicant in New York cannot have assets in excess of $30,182 (2023). Under New York Public Health Law, if you are injured due to the negligence of a nursing home, any money you receive will NOT count against your Medicaid eligibility. This is true for both...
Every adult should have an estate plan but those who identify as LGBTQ+ may reap some additional rewards from being proactive with their planning. Unfortunately, some LGBTQ+ individuals face challenges, including difficult family relationships and discrimination, that...
While it is a topic that few like to think about, preparing for the future and making end-of-life plans is essential. In making these plans, having a comprehensive estate plan is one of the most important things you can do to secure your assets and protect your loved...
If you have a disabled child, grandchild or close family member and are concerned about their care after you pass away, there is a special kind of trust that you might want to consider. Supplemental or special needs trusts (or “SNTs”) are specifically designed for...
Rear-End Car Accident Injury Settlement in NY Recently I represented a young woman who was rear-ended. Her injuries were not serious but she still sustained injuries due to the negligence of another party. The insurance carrier was very aggressive, even with me,...