Your largest and most valuable assets and your most significant financial liabilities will likely dominate the estate planning process. The same is true of making arrangements to provide for your closest and most dependent family members, like a spouse or a child....
Month: September 2022
What is elder law?
Most people have never heard the term elder law and only learn about elder law matters when they start approaching retirement age or step into a caregiver role for older family members. Some people conflate the term elder law with probate law or estate planning, but...
How a special needs trust helps a child during your life
Funding a trust can give you peace of mind after your child's diagnosis with a permanent condition like Down syndrome or a brain injury from a car crash. A special needs trust helps ensure that your child will have the necessary supports to live a safe and comfortable...
2 important considerations when planning an estate sale
As the personal representative of a New York estate, you essentially assume responsibility for everything left undone by the deceased. You will fulfill their last wishes as outlined in their will, if they provided one. You will secure their property, communicate with...