Governor Cuomo recently signed an amendment to the Real Property Tax Laws that will continue partial tax abatements for cooperatives and condominiums held in trust. In January 2013 the New York State legislature passed Chapter 4 of the Laws of…
Thanks to the Supreme Court’s recent decision striking down the Defense of Marriage Act in U.S. v. Windsor, same-sex married couples can now enjoy two of the cornerstones of retirement planning – Social Security and Medicare benefits. Now that same-sex…
Good news - We are all living longer. Not so good news - while the increase in longevity is improving, Americans are ranked 27th among 34 countries considered America's economic peers. We are also ranked 27th in high body mass…
Often when a celebrity dies unexpectedly the public becomes interested in their estate either because it’s extremely large, there is some sort of squabble over the assets, or there is no estate plan at all. In the case of James…
In a landmark 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) Wednesday, allowing same-sex couples to enjoy the same federal benefits as married opposite-sex couples. In Windsor v. U.S., the Justices ruled that DOMA, which…
Are you thinking of a way to honor a loved one in a meaningful way? Did your loved one have a special affection for her school or for a particular subject area? Colleges, Universities, High Schools and even Elementary Schools…
For families on Long Island and throughout New York, the prospect of long-term care is often accompanied by significant financial anxiety. The cost of nursing home care in the New York metropolitan area has continued its upward trajectory, with many…
Between now and 2030, approximately 10,000 Baby Boomers are turning 65 each day. If you are among this distinguished group of individuals like I am (I do have five years to go for 65), then you need to start thinking about…
There is no clear path to health care decision making for people with developmental disabilities. Although the current laws attempt to create a framework for health care decision making, each situation comes with a different set of facts, so the…
According to the recent US Census Bureau, New Yorkers are leaving to many different states in our country. The number one state, of course, is Florida but you might be surprised by numbers 2-5, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas and California…