Our estate planning and elder law legal library covers a variety of topics, from wills and trusts to paying for assisted living and nursing home care. Get the information you need from a source you can trust—experienced New York City estate planning attorneys. We believe everyone should have access to the facts so they can make important decisions to protect their families. Get your questions answered here.
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Your Brooklyn Home Is Worth Protecting — Decide Whether a Trust or Will Protects it BestOwning a Brooklyn home raises important estate planning questions. Discover when a trust offers advantages over a traditional will.
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The Difference Between Letters Testamentary and Letters of AdministrationLetters testamentary and letters of administration serve different probate situations. Learn what each document means and when it is used.
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If Your Parent Dies Without a Will in BrooklynWhat happens if a parent dies without a will in Brooklyn? Learn how Brooklyn’s Surrogate’s Court determines who inherits an intestate estate.
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New York’s $50,000 Small Estate Administration That Can Avoid Full ProbateNew York offers a simplified procedure for certain estates worth $50,000 or less. Find out who qualifies and what steps are required.
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For Brooklyn Residents: Your Practical Guidebook for Filing Probate in Kings County Surrogate’s CourtA practical guide to filing probate in Brooklyn covering Kings County Surrogate’s Court, small estates, intestacy, filing fees, and the first 30 days.
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What New York Medicaid Can Take From Your Estate After You DieLearn how New York Medicaid estate recovery works after death, including which assets may be subject to recovery and how families can protect family assets too.
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Medicaid Planning: When Your Brooklyn Home Is Your Biggest AssetExplore Medicaid planning strategies for Brooklyn homeowners to protect assets, plan for long-term care, preserve your home, and meet eligibility rules.
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How to Keep Your Family Home From Going Toward Nursing Home CostsDo you have to sell your house to pay for the costs of a nursing home? A New York elder lawyer explores different ways to keep your family home.
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Transferring a Co-op Apartment to a Trust: Protect Your Medicaid EligibilityLearn how a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust works for co-op apartments and why early planning matters for NYC owners.
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How to Protect Intellectual Property While Qualifying for MedicaidLearn legal strategies for safeguarding intellectual property when applying for Medicaid.