Estate planning helps ensure that you and your loved ones will be protected no matter what the future holds. In our blog, we discuss the elements of an estate plan, how an estate plan prepares for possible illness or incapacity, what you can do to leave a lasting legacy for your loved ones, and much more. For answers to questions about your specific estate planning needs, please contact our office to request a free initial consultation.
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Why You Shouldn't Write Your Own WillAvoid costly mistakes of self-written wills. Learn how DIY wills may lack clarity, enforceability & legal validity, risking your estate's value. Read more here!
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Update Your Living Will ASAP If You’ve Had Any of These Life ChangesDivorce, marriage, and major surgery are just a few times when you should make changes to your New York living will to ensure your wishes are followed.
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Elder Care: Should Children Pay?It is no longer news that long-term nursing care is astronomically expensive. Depending on the location, monthly costs can reach $7,000.00 or more.
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Discussing Your Parent’s Financial FutureYou shouldn't put off talking about finances with your parent if he or she is already experiencing cognitive decline.
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Six Big Mistakes to Avoid When Estate PlanningPlanning your estate ensures your assets, interests, and those you love are protected after you die. A poor plan can create additional stress in your heirs
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Using Life Insurance as Part of Your Estate PlanGrieving family members shouldn't inherit assets only to find out they cannot access them for the cash expenditures they will have to make after your passing.
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Passing On Family Values As Part of an InheritanceFormalizing family values and asset inheritance can be challenging, especially if parents delay the process. Learn more from our New York elder law attorney
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Know Your Parents’ Aging Strategies Before a Medical Crisis HitsHandling aging parents' medical events from a distance requires preparation and understanding their strategy, regardless of your location in the US. Read more!
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What Can an Elder Law Attorney do For You?With aging baby boomers & rising international migration, the senior population is increasing in the US Explore the advantages of Brooklyn elder law attorney
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Irrevocable vs. RevocableDiscover key differences between irrevocable & revocable trusts, their benefits, and which suits your estate planning needs. Learn how to protect assets effectively.
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Change is Constant - Crucial Conversations Surround Advance DirectivesThe prospect of facing our own death is one of the most difficult experiences in life. Nevertheless, it is vital to carefully consider the medical treatment.
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Understanding Beneficiary Designations for Blended FamiliesIn a blended family, inheritance can create conflict and inequitable distributions and may lead to lengthy and costly legal battles. Learn more here!