As you begin the estate planning process, you may think that you need to do little more than draft a will. Creating a will is simple and relatively affordable. Yet, wills must go through probate court, which could be challenging for your beneficiaries and costly for...
If you’ve remarried and have children from a previous marriage, or if you’re remarrying a person who has children of their own, it’s important to consider the impact this may have on your estate plan. An ex-spouse receiving the entirety of an estate happens more often...
Why DIY Estate Planning is NOT a Good Idea Thinking of DIY Estate Planning? Think again! In the midst of the global pandemic that is the Coronavirus, one question that has come to the forefront of many people's minds is, "What happens if I get seriously ill or, in the...
Medicaid planning for New Yorkers is about to get more complicated, thanks to a new look back period rule that takes effect this October 1. To qualify for Medicaid assistance and get help paying for a stay in a long-term care facility, your income and assets must not...
