Érase una vez una niña llamada Teresa que iba en una silla de ruedas rosa. Tenía unos grandes ojos marrones, unas coletas fabulosas y la mejor sonrisa del mundo. Todos los días iba al colegio en un pequeño...
If you die without a Last Will and Testament or a Trust, the New York State laws of intestacy will govern the disposition of your property to your “distributees”, your closest living blood relatives (in priority order). However, if you…
Una preocupación constante aquí en Long Island es el continuo aumento de los Impuestos sobre Bienes Inmuebles y el costo de vida cada vez mayor. La solicitud de exenciones de impuestos sobre bienes inmuebles de programas estatales (como Basic STAR, Enhanced STAR o exenciones para veteranos) puede ayudar a...
We would like to share with our subscribers some important news that was published in Newsday: Suffolk County officials warn of new telephone scam By Craig Schneider and Joan Gralla Updated Marzo 7, 2019 9:47 PM In a case involving…
Scams are on the rise! Whether it be in the form of a phone call, email, or direct mailing, scam artists are trying to steal your personal information. The IRS has continuously warned taxpayers to think twice before providing any…
With the Home Care industry already struggling to maintain proper staffing, and Medicaid restructuring their payment system a few years ago, the idea of getting 24-hour coverage by paying privately or through Medicaid has become cumbersome. As a result of…
When advising clients regarding Medicaid asset protection planning, it is common to recommend the transfer of their residence (and other properties they may own) to a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust (“MAPT”). After five years, the trust assets would not be…
On Febrero 14, 2018 a lone gunman entered Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, where he killed seventeen people and injured 15 more in a mass shooting. A year later, the world is still mourning those we lost. They will not be forgotten as many inspired a…
New York state has not had a gift tax since it was repealed in 2000. However, even absent a gift tax, New York historically required decedents to include in their New York taxable estate all gifts made within three years…
It is not uncommon for me to canvas a group of people and find out that the majority of the group has heard of the 5 year look back when it comes to applying for Medicaid in a nursing home…