Refer to our regularly updated blog to learn about a variety of family law and asset protection issues in New York, as well as concerns related to elder law and bankruptcy. We provide these posts to help prospective clients better understand their legal options so they can make informed decisions about how to best proceed with their case. If you would like to discuss your issue further, contact our office to schedule a consultation with attorney Theodore Alatsas.
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The Federal Estate tax exemptions is set to increase in 2024.With a new year comes changes to the annual gift tax and estate tax exemptions.
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A NY Elder Law Attorney Can Help Protect Your Assets From a Predatory MarriageIn a predatory marriage, a much younger person takes advantage of a senior to gain access to their assets. Protect yourself and your property with a New York elder law lawyer.
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Managing a Medicaid CrisisA Medicaid Crisis can arise when you need to go into a nursing home and you haven't planned for it.
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What Are the Different Types of Long-Term Care? Know Your OptionsThere are a multitude of long-term care options. Which is most suitable for you?
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Estate Planning Tips for the New YearLife is full of changes, however, with these helpful tips, you can ensure that your estate plan best serves you.
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Can You Still Retire Comfortably On A Million Dollars?Despite changes in the economic climate, you can retire peacefully with $1,000,000. Here's how you protect you, your loved ones, and get the care you need.
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Trust decanting is a process that can be utilized to modify or alter the terms of an irrevocable trust.An irrevocable trust is an estate planning tool designed to limit the grantors' ability to alter its terms - but there are steps you can take to change it.
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Naming a beneficiaries to accounts can cause unintended problems. Learn why there are better alternatives to naming a beneficiary to an account.Adding a family member as a beneficiary to an account can be a low cost way to plan part of an estate, but sometimes there can be drawbacks.
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Planning as part of the sandwich generation presents enormous challenges. Here are 6 steps to take to meet those challenges.The "Sandwich Generation" is caught between caring for their parents and their children. Planning for them both can be challenging.
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Holiday gatherings with family may be a good opportunity to discuss many aspects of an aging loved one's planning and wishes should they get sick.Family get togethers are not merely an opportunity to reconnect with loved ones.
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Planning for a child with special needs presents challenges that can be addressed with a Last Will and Testament that has a Special Needs TrustSetting aside assets and support for a child with special needs when your gone can be challenging. A will with a special needs trust can help.
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What steps can we take to try and prevent Alzheimer's disease?Alzheimer's Disease has a lasting impact not just on the person who has it, but on the whole family.