For better or for worse, it is often major life events that inspire people to seek estate planning assistance. A new mother or father will take action to protect their child by establishing a guardianship and conservatorship to provide long-term care in the event that...
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The myth of easy, accessible elder care
Misconceptions and assumptions about aging and elder care can be dangerous. Many people assume that the government or their children will take care of them when they get older. They harbor a vision of care paid for by Social Security or some other program and handled...
How a special needs trust can help when estate planning
A concern that many New York residents have when they are drafting documents in an estate plan is when they have a loved one who has a mental or physical disability. This can be a complex and worrisome issue that might lead to family disputes. However, there are...
Dementia, elder care and estate planning
According to a recent study discussed in MedCity News, the rates of dementia in people older than 65 have dropped sharply since 2000. The decrease in dementia is excellent news, as the condition is one of the most distressing and difficult to manage of all health...
Estate planning and digital assets
There are many reasons to create an estate plan. A customized plan can help you protect yourself and your loved ones if the unthinkable should occur. Estate plans can reduce your tax burden, provide for your future, protect your business and ensure that your medical...
Legal advice when considering a health proxy in New York
People in New York who are on the go and living what they deem to be a normal, healthy life will not think about - nor want to think about - the possibility of an injury, condition or illness befalling them and rendering them incapable of making their own decisions....
Stipulating the care of a pet after death in will planning
People in Rochester and throughout New York who have concerns about their personal property for the future will undoubtedly be aware of the need to consider estate planning and will planning. One issue that is worrisome for many is if they have a pet. In some...
Estate planning mistakes are far too common
Rochester residents who are considering their options for estate planning might not see themselves as similar to people who are famous or frequently in the news. However, mistakes that prominent people have made with such issues as considering their heirs, will...
Real Life Law Podcast is Live, Episode 1 and 2 Available Now!
The team of Weinstein Randis have started a podcast. and Meredith Lamb will be bringing you information on our legal services, topical news, and much more. We have our first two episodes available for streaming right now. Episode 1 is our...
Choosing a Rochester area nursing home for a loved one
It is never an easy decision. And once the decision to place a loved one in a nursing home has been made, it can be difficult to find a facility that suits the situation. Fortunately, the federal government has put together a useful guide on how people can choose a...