On behalf of Weinstein & Randisi | Jan 30, 2019 | Estate Planning
New Yorkers who are seeking to shield their assets as efficiently as possible yet still want to be generous with their loved ones should think beyond the simplest aspects of drafting estate planning documents. Understanding the available loopholes to perform certain...
On behalf of Weinstein & Randisi | Jan 24, 2019 | Estate Planning
Remarriages and blended families are not uncommon in New York. With that comes certain issues that, if left unattended, can cause family disputes with rancor and the potential legal ramifications. Those who have gotten remarried, and have children from the previous...
On behalf of Weinstein & Randisi | Jan 20, 2019 | Estate Planning
When New Yorkers create an estate plan, those who are married will inevitably include their spouse as a key part of it. This can be as the predominant heir and perhaps the executor of the estate. However, after drafting estate planning documents, some marriages will...
On behalf of Weinstein & Randisi | Jan 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
While divorce can be contentious on its own, when a beloved pet is at stake, things can turn downright nasty. While New York doesn’t have as advanced pet custody laws as some states, they have been moving in the right direction. Here’s what impacts who...
On behalf of Weinstein & Randisi | Jan 11, 2019 | Estate Administration
When a person creates an estate plan, there are laws that dictate how it will be handled after that person – the testator – has died. This is true regardless of the device that is used in the estate plan such as a will, a trust or anything else. The...
On behalf of Weinstein & Randisi | Jan 10, 2019 | Elder Law
New Yorkers with concerns about loved ones and want to make certain they are taken care of when they are incapable of taking care of themselves should understand the alternatives they have under the law. One method is through a guardianship. This is especially...
On behalf of Weinstein & Randisi | Jan 9, 2019 | Uncategorized
The health care industry is not known for its transparency when it comes to cost. Elder care and assisted living facilities mimic hospitals in hiding, or at least not promoting, the fees and costs associated with using them. If you are considering one of these...