How much are you REALLY paying to live on Long Island?

How much are you REALLY paying to live on Long Island?

How much are you REALLY paying to live on Long Island?If you are a resident of Nassau or Suffolk County, then you have most likely heard complaints of how expensive it is to live here. According to recent reports, Nassau and Suffolk counties are the most expensive places to live in the United States (including Hawaii, NYC, San Francisco, and Washington D.C.).

Although six factors made up the rankings in these reports, including housing, taxes, health care, child care, transportation and “other necessities” such as food, the one factor that garnishes the most complaints is “taxes.”

Another complaint you may have heard about is traffic cameras that catch unsuspecting drivers speeding or committing other traffic violations. Many complaints have come from those drivers who have received tickets, and many of the complaints have argued that the tickets are “just a money grab for the county.”

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Who is in charge of my remains when I die?

Who is in charge of my remains when I die?One of the most challenging topics to discuss when creating an estate plan is the topic of your remains. As attorneys, we meet people from all backgrounds, many of whom have varying wishes as to what should happen to their remains after they die.

Oftentimes, the default plan that people chose is to be buried through a funeral home. There is no law requiring the use of a funeral home, though many choose to do so because of the full range of services offered, which can make the entire burial process a little easier. If you would like to retain the services of a funeral home, then you should research funeral homes now and make arrangements for a prepaid funeral. Planning ahead will alleviate the stress your loved ones may feel about making arrangements for your burial and can help ensure that the funeral home of your choosing provides services you desire.

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Project Lifesaver: Bringing Loved Ones Home

Project Lifesaver: Bringing Loved Ones HomeThe Suffolk County Sheriff’s office has implemented the Project Lifesaver program. Project Lifesaver is a countywide emergency response locator system to help locate someone with cognitive impairments who may have wandered or gotten lost.

The client wears a battery-operated transmitter bracelet that emits a signal every second of every day (24/7). When a caregiver notifies the Sheriff’s office that someone with a Project Lifesaver bracelet is missing, specially trained rescue personnel are immediately dispatched to track the signal and help locate the missing person. The signal can be tracked for up to several miles by air and by land.

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Por qué NO debe redactar su propio testamento

Por qué NO debe redactar su propio testamentoUtilizar un testamento o un fideicomiso que haya encontrado buscando en Google es como utilizar WebMD para diagnosticar una enfermedad grave.

Una persona racional no consultaría WebMD para saber cómo tratar una enfermedad grave. Puede que lo utilice como fuente de referencia, pero si le duele algo o quiere prevenir problemas de salud, consulta a un médico.

Lo mismo ocurre al planificar su patrimonio. Puede que se ahorre un par de dólares creando su propio plan de sucesión, pero le va a costar a sus seres queridos diez veces más con el gasto de acudir a los tribunales, y por la contratación de un abogado para interpretar y administrar los errores en el plan de sucesión DIY que ha creado.

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Why Is It Important to Designate a Beneficiary?

A question clients often ask is, “What happens to my assets when I die?”

The answer to that popular question depends on what you do while you are alive.

When you die, your assets are essentially bulked into two general categories: (1) Non-Probate Assets; and (2) Probate Assets.

In order to determine if something is a non-probate or probate asset, you must look at the way in which the asset is owned.

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What Happens to my Social Security Benefits When I Die?

What Happens to my Social Security Benefits when I Die?When there is a death in your family, the first thing that comes to mind probably isn’t Social Security; and it shouldn’t be. But it should be noted that some of the decedent’s family members may be able to receive Social Security benefits if the deceased person worked long enough under Social Security to qualify for benefits. In order to find out what, if any, benefits you or your family may be entitled to, you should contact the Social Security Administration.

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How I Found Love in Elder Law and Estate Planning

Anécdota personal: Por qué me gusta el Derecho de la vejezMi primer trabajo como abogada fue para un abogado especializado en derecho de la tercera edad y planificación patrimonial.    

Me lo presentó un familiar y ahora no me imagino haciendo otro tipo de derecho.

Me encanta reunirme con familias y ayudarlas cuando se encuentran en situaciones difíciles. Es increíblemente gratificante poder ayudar a alguien a superar una crisis y proponerle soluciones que le permitan preservar su dignidad y proteger su patrimonio.

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