As we shared in our recent law firm announcement, we can no longer ignore the fact that the COVID-19 virus is spreading at an alarming rate around the world. Even with its unprecedented spread, however, there are still many precautions that we can take to protect ourselves, as well as our aging and at risk loved... Read More
Blended families, or couples with children from different relationships, should consider updating their New York estate plan in 2020. Creating or updating a personalized New York estate plan is the single most important thing you can do to make sure your decisions are honored should you become incapacitated or pass... Read More
Trusts are a highly advantageous component of estate planning for millions of Americans. A new comprehensive retirement reform, however, has changed the rules in ways that may require immediate attention. Last year, Congress passed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act, also known as the... Read More
Did you know that statistics surrounding seniors and scams continue to rise? Research shows us that the alarming trend of scammers targeting the older generation increases each year, and shows no sign of stopping. From telephone solicitors to email scams to print mail efforts, there are multiple ways that criminals... Read More
An estate plan is something each of us needs in our lives to ensure that we are protected against any circumstance. Unfortunately, for the majority of Americans today, research continues to tell us that they have not begun to complete the estate plan that they need. When you have an estate plan, however, what you may... Read More
Do you have an estate plan right now or are you considering creating one this year? Does it include trust planning? Trust agreements can be a powerful tool in your estate planning arsenal. Depending on the type of trust you create with your estate planning attorney there are many goals you can create and achieve. For... Read More
How did you choose your New Year’s Resolutions this year? Did you focus on personal goals such as improving your health or exercising more? Did you consider setting fiscal goals? Do you plan to commit to spending more time with family and friends? New Year’s Resolutions are personal to each of us and, often, reflect... Read More
Did you know a spendthrift trust can be established for the benefit of a person who is often unable to control his or her spending? A spendthrift trust gives an independent trustee full authority to make decisions as to how the trust funds may be spent for the benefit of the beneficiary. The beneficiary is often a... Read More
During the holidays, many of us have the opportunity to spend more time with our loved ones who we do not regularly have the chance to visit. This often includes our parents and grandparents, who no longer live close to us. As you spend time together, are you worried about an older family member’s driving? We know... Read More
Mediation is a form of conflict resolution in which feuding parties attempt to settle their differences with the assistance of a trained third-party, known as a mediator. It’s a preferred, and sometimes mandatory, method for addressing child custody disputes, but the process is also well-suited for other areas of... Read More
