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Benefits of Using an Asset Protection Trust to Qualify for MedicaidAn irrevocable asset protection trust can help New Yorkers qualify for Medicaid benefits, but only if the trust meets certain requirements.
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Medicaid Lookback Period Has Been Pushed to October 2022New Yorkers who are thinking about applying for Medicaid home care benefits could be subject to a lookback period between 15 and 30 months.
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Wills and Trusts in Your Estate Plan: How to Make the Right ChoiceWills and trusts are both used as estate planning tools in New York, but choosing the wrong one may not protect your assets or pass them to your heirs.
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Get the Facts on New York Probate in Our New BookAre you acting as the executor of an estate? A New York estate administration lawyer has written a step-by-step probate guide just for you.
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The Different Ways to React to Upcoming Tax Law ReformA New York estate planning attorney discusses the pros and cons of redoing your plan before or after changes are made to federal tax laws.
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Problems During Probate Can Lead to Heartache and Costly LitigationA New York estate litigation attorney explains why probate cases end up in court and which parties need legal representation as soon as possible.
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Some Assets May Be Excluded From Spousal Inheritance LawsIs it legal to leave your spouse out of your will? A New York estate litigation attorney explains spousal inheritance laws and a few possible exceptions.
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How President Biden’s Tax Proposals Affect Your Estate PlanA New York estate planning attorney explains the potential impact of changes in federal tax laws and how to make the changes that will protect your wealth.
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How and Why Beneficiaries May Need to Reform a TrustA New York estate litigation attorney explains when beneficiaries may perform trust reformation to legally modify a revocable or irrevocable trust.
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Update Your Estate Plan After a Divorce as Soon as PossibleYou should see a New York estate planning attorney to update your estate plan documents and beneficiary designations immediately after divorce.