It can be embarrassing or emotional to discuss financial matters with loved ones. Some people simply don't like the idea of talking in depth about their personal wealth or their legacy wishes. Others have complicated family circumstances and are concerned that their...
Month: June 2023
3 reasons to replace an agent or executor in an estate plan
Estate planning is as much about choosing the right people to manage someone’s interests as it is about providing instructions regarding the distribution of one's property. In fact, both the living documents and testamentary documents included in an estate plan...
How to get guardianship of an elderly parent in New York
As your loved ones age, ensuring their well-being and protecting their interests becomes crucial. In certain situations, obtaining guardianship of an elderly parent becomes necessary if they can no longer make important decisions on their own behalf. Guardianship is a...
Can my spouse get Medicaid help with nursing home care if I’m still healthy?
You and your spouse are a team who have raised children, bought homes and enjoyed life together. Now, your spouse is living with a debilitating long-term condition like Alzheimer's disease, and you can no longer take care of them at home. They need to move into an...
3 kinds of digital assets people need to add to estate plans
Assets with financial value and also emotional significance to beneficiaries and the testator often become the focal point of estate planning efforts. Frequently, testators prioritize physical property and may overlook the digital assets that they have accumulated...