Our attorneys share their many years of estate planning, elder law, and estate litigation experience in their blog posts. They cover a range of topics, including when you should revisit an estate plan, how you can help an aging loved one make important decisions, when you may need to go to court to enforce a loved one’s will, and much more. Follow our blog to stay informed!
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NY Gun Trusts: They Keep Your Collection Out of Probate and Offer Other AdvantagesOur attorneys explain how gun trusts are used to protect NFA-regulated firearms for the next generation and spare heirs the frustration of NY’s strict statutes.
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A Family Limited Partnership Offers Big Benefits but Comes With RisksFamily limited partnerships offer an excellent opportunity to invest in an inheritance while driving down taxes, but they can be risky. Our NY lawyers explain.
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Strategies to Keep Your Federal and State Estate Tax Burden to a MinimumEstate taxes can take up to 40% of the value of a high-net-worth estate. Our NY estate planning attorneys discuss options to keep your obligations to a minimum.
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5 Important Questions to Ask Our NY Lawyers About Writing a WillThere are 5 important questions to ask your estate planning attorney when writing a will. Our NY lawyers explain more about how to protect your wishes.
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Medicaid Myths: Separating Fact From FictionIf you need Medicaid for long-term care, it’s important that you know what’s true about Medicaid and what’s myth. Our NY elder law attorney explains.
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Why an Appointed Guardian Could Provide Peace of Mind for You and Your ParentIf your parent has diminished capacity, they may need an appointed guardian to keep them safe. Our NY elder law attorney explains how to make that decision.
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Using Your Home to Fund Your Medicaid Asset Protection TrustTo be eligible for Medicaid, consider using your home to fund a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust or MAPT. Our New York Medicaid planning attorney explains how.
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The Advantages and Disadvantages of Establishing a MAPTTo be eligible for Medicaid, you may need to establish an asset protection trust or MAPT. Our New York attorney explains the pros and cons.
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How a Pooled Income Trust Can Help You Qualify for MedicaidIf you need to spend down assets to be eligible for Medicaid, a pooled income trust may work for you. Our New York elder law and Medicaid attorney explains why.
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Estate Planning: Writing a Letter of InstructionProviding a letter of instruction with your will helps further clarify your wishes to an executor. Our NY attorney explains how it works and how it helps.