On behalf of Weinstein & Randisi | Mar 29, 2018 | Estate Litigation
In New York, guardianships can be critical to ensure that an elderly or incapacitated person is cared for. Some people have a durable power of attorney drafted so another person will be named as a guardian if the person is unable to care for themselves. Without a...
On behalf of Weinstein & Randisi | Mar 27, 2018 | Elder Law
If given a choice, most people would prefer to see their assets go to their children and other loved ones rather than creditors. In an effort to dodge creditors, or even just the inconvenience of probate, some older people try to transfer property to children during...
On behalf of Weinstein & Randisi | Mar 22, 2018 | Estate Planning
New Yorkers who have created an estate plan should not sit back while time passes without making changes to that plan. While this might seem to be an arduous chore, it is a key part of having estate planning documents that address all issues. Fortunately, estate...
On behalf of Weinstein & Randisi | Mar 15, 2018 | Estate Planning
In New York, it seems more common for people to have pets than to not have pets. A concern for caring pet owners is what will happen to their pet after the owner dies. Many might not be aware that it is possible to take estate planning steps to address these issues....
On behalf of Weinstein & Randisi | Mar 10, 2018 | Estate Planning
New Yorkers will take many steps to prepare for the future by crafting estate planning documents. However, there are always factors they might miss that can be costly to their heirs. Knowing how to prevent common mistakes requires taking the preemptive steps to avoid...
On behalf of Weinstein & Randisi | Mar 8, 2018 | Estate Planning
As years go by in a marriage, it is not unusual to find married couples holding title to recreational property in another state. Perhaps it was a cabin in Vermont the family enjoyed while the kids were young. Or it might have been a condo for wintering in Tampa. But...
On behalf of Weinstein & Randisi | Mar 5, 2018 | Estate Planning
Conscientious New Yorkers who understand the importance of estate planning should know various mistakes that have been made in the past that can have a negative impact on even the most comprehensive estate plan. One document that is beneficial is a power of attorney....
On behalf of Weinstein & Randisi | Mar 4, 2018 | Divorce
Most people could benefit from financial planning long before it occurs to them to look into it. Estate planning is another area where people often wait too long to get started, to their detriment. Divorce, however, is something people generally don’t plan for...
On behalf of Weinstein & Randisi | Mar 2, 2018 | Estate Planning
Blended families face a number of challenges in building and maintaining harmony. Step-parent, step-child relationships are fraught with the potential for conflict. When one of the parents involved passes away, the result is often a contentious, even bitter battle...
