A common misunderstanding in the world of Elder Law and Special Needs Planning is the distinction between a Health Care Proxy and Living Will in New York – or whether there is any distinction at all. Both documents are essential…
It’s remarkable how much trouble one document can prevent. A Durable Power of Attorney, if drafted properly, allows the person whom you designate (your agent) broad powers to manage your property during your lifetime without any approval by you or…
Most parents (even parents of adult children) want to provide for their children—but not necessarily right away, and maybe not all at once. Recent studies have shown that more and more parents are choosing not to hand big inheritances to…
Many people feel estate planning is too private or even morbid to discuss but having this conversation is crucial. Each family has unique circumstances and unique estate planning needs—this is especially true of families in which one member has a chronic…
Your estate plan should be what you want it to be and you should consider charitable gift giving, leaving assets to your children in a protective way and planning when you or a loved one has a chronic or terminal…
Ever think to yourself, “When did the music I love become classic?” You’re not alone. Chances are your parents felt the same about the Big Bands, Swing and 1950s Rock N Roll! Here’s the point - we all age, even…
I saw a bumper sticker that read, “Be Nice to Your Kids…They’ll Choose Your Nursing Home.” Being a parent myself, I laughed to myself for a moment and then I realized this is probably the case for most of us…
What is life...? Life is what happens to you while you are busy making other plans ~ John Lennon We just keep planning for tomorrow just like our parents, but it’s what we need to do today that is escaping…
As a dad and a newly-crowned grandfather, I can honestly say that every parent wants to love and treat all their children the same, but as an experienced attorney, I know that when it comes to estate planning, not every…
They eat, sleep and exercise with us. They are there to celebrate our accomplishments and right by our side to provide comfort and reassurance in our times of need. They are family! You plan for yourself, your spouse, children and…