There are all sorts of formalities to an estate plan. Does that mean you can’t... [Read more...]
Medicaid Laws Are Changing October 1 – And It’s Not Good!
New York State recently enacted a new law regarding the Community Medicaid program that will... [Read more...]
The Basics: Financial Power of Attorney
Powers of Attorney are part of even the simplest estate plan. A Power of Attorney... [Read more...]
Removing Life Insurance from the Taxable Estate
Life insurance is included in the taxable estate typically. A trust is a great way... [Read more...]
Be Aware of Medicare Gaps
As elder law attorneys, we are tightly focused on matters that are of interest to... [Read more...]
When Is Probate Necessary?
Many people are not aware of the fact that the executor cannot act in a... [Read more...]
Removing Life Insurance Without Triggering the Transfer for Value Rule
Life insurance is included in the taxable estate typically. A trust is a great way... [Read more...]
Can You Give Gifts to Avoid Estate Taxes?
In many ways, the tax laws that pertain to postmortem asset transfers are favorable to... [Read more...]
Intestacy Can Yield Negative Consequences
Estate planning unpreparedness is widespread among Americans, and it is getting worse as the years... [Read more...]
The Basics: “HIPAA” Powers
This is the second in a three-part series of articles on Powers of Attorney. The... [Read more...]
Medicaid Waiver Can Preserve Resources
The most pressing elder law concern at the present time is the matter of long-term... [Read more...]
Young Adults Should Have Advance Directives
A lot of people think about estate planning as something that is purely financial. While... [Read more...]
