In 2010, Governor David Paterson signed into law the Family Health Care Decisions Act. The... [Read more...]
Lessons Learned from Celebrity Estates
With the passing of several well known celebrities over the past 18 months, there are... [Read more...]
Medicaid Planning and Passing the Eligibility Tests
Medicaid is a joint state/federal program that provides health care for those in need. Medicaid... [Read more...]
Should You Put Your House In Your Child’s Name?
As estate planning attorneys, clients often ask us if they should simply retitle significant assets,... [Read more...]
Estate Tax Terms You Should Know
With the federal estate tax playing a major role in estate planning, it is important... [Read more...]
The Advantages and Disadvantages of a Living Trust
There have been many advertisements and websites that tout the benefits of a living trust,... [Read more...]
Four Things You May Not Know About Medicaid
Medicaid is a state-run, federally-funded program that helps pay for medical care for those who... [Read more...]
Three Ways Estate Planning Allows You to Maintain Control
Estate planning is normally something people like to avoid. Nobody likes to think of what... [Read more...]
What a Trustee May and May Not Do…
Choosing a Trustee is as important a task as choosing an Executor for your estate.... [Read more...]
Advance Medical Directives Glossary
Are you familiar with a Medical Power of Attorney document? How about a Durable Power... [Read more...]
Estate Planning for Estate Taxes
With the turmoil caused by the repeal of the Federal estate tax in 2010, and... [Read more...]
The Medicaid Surplus Income Program
Medicaid is a need-based, state run program that provides health care benefits for those who... [Read more...]
