On September 11, 2001, hundreds of first responders rushed into the World Trade Towers. They followed a human instinct; one that was stronger in them than most others to save lives and it cost many of them their own lives. …
Creating a legacy is a way to honor your life and benefit future generations. We always remind our clients—when it comes to estate planning: one size does not fit all.
When we meet with new clients to implement their estate planning, one of the many questions we ask include, “What are your estate planning objectives?” We ask this question because every client has different goals and thus, every client’s estate plan must be tailored to reach these goals.
As a parent, from the moment your child enters the world, you strive to provide the best life for them. There are always obstacles to overcome in day-to-day life. However, when a parent learns their child is medically fragile, these…
On September 11, 2001, terrorists flew two planes into the World Trade Center. All eyes turned to New York City as the buildings burned and then fell. On that horrifying day, some people were saved by the heroic efforts of others whom we refer to as heroes. Welles Remy Crowther was one of those heroes.
Sadly, there are a dwindling number of World War II veterans with us today who are able to share their perspectives on what it was like to be in war. We can’t ever forget the thousands of brave soldiers who fought for our country and those who gave their lives for our freedom.
Last week, the world was in shock when news broke about the sudden and unexpected death of pop icon, Prince. Prince died at his residence in Minnesota at the young age of 57.
As some mourned by flooding the internet with his greatest hits, others wondered about his estate. Prince had no known children, no current spouse, and no living parents. This leaves us all wondering: Who will receive his assets? Did he have proper estate planning in place?
Corey B. Bearak, Esq. is not only an attorney—he is a community service advocate. He has been in public service for over 20 years, during which time he has improved his community in many ways including: counseling clients who face difficult public policy matters, helping the special needs community in dealing with governmental issues, and working within his community to make it a better place.
If there was one word used to describe the 2016 NAELA Theresa Award honoree, Elizabethanne Miller Angevine, it would be DEDICATED − dedicated to her clients, dedicated to her family, and dedicated to her continuous advocacy work for seniors and…
This year at the Theresa Awards, the Theresa Foundation is proud to recognize Robert “Bob” McGuire, the Executive Director of Cerebral Palsy Nassau (CP Nassau), as one of the 2016 honorees for his continued commitment to advocating and raising awareness for those with special needs.
CP Nassau is an independent, non-profit health agency serving over 1,800 children and adults with cerebral palsy and other developmental disabilities. The Association, founded in 1948, operates a comprehensive Treatment and Rehabilitation Center in Roosevelt, New York, which has earned international recognition for innovative and high-quality programs. Bob has worked at CP Nassau since 1982.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Theresa who had a pink wheelchair. She had big brown eyes, fabulous pigtails, and the greatest smile on earth. Every day she would go to school in a small yellow…