The short, but perhaps not so obvious answer to the question “Who has the right to determine what happens to my body when I die?” is, YOU – provided you planned ahead of time. We advise many of our clients…
The practical answer to the question “Do I need a death certificate to probate a will?” is yes. In a practical sense, the Surrogate’s Court generally requires a death certificate in order to probate a Will, as it needs the…
It was February 27th when Fox announced that the beloved 90s television hit, Beverly Hills, 90210, was picked up for a reunion series of six episodes. It came as a shock when, a week later, star Luke Perry, largely known…
What you should expect an attorney to do, after they are retained, to guide the Medicaid applicant and their loved ones through the Medicaid application process? When they are is engaged to complete an application for Community Medicaid, you can…
Navigating Community Medicaid: A Collaborative Approach to Applying for Home Care As the population ages and life expectancy increases, more families are discovering that a loved one requires assistance to remain safely at home. Because the cost of private home…
Many clients will ask the question, “When should I update my estate plan?” The answer is usually, whenever something big happens in your life. All too often, clients will execute a Durable Power of Attorney, a Health Care Proxy, a…
Many of our clients are legitimately concerned about what will happen to their homes and their assets if they need to go into a nursing home. They have heard of the five-year lookback related to Medicaid. Often, they show up…
Common Questions About Mortgages After a Property Transfer … My spouse died, and I am the surviving tenant by the entirety of our house? … My parent died, and I am the surviving joint tenant of our house? … I…
Common Confusion About DNRs and Living Wills Many individuals who seek counsel in our office come in ready to talk about a DNR (Do Not Resuscitate). They believe it to be a document that allows them to forgo life support…
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…