Immigration is a very broad topic that affects all aspects of one’s life. One area that many don’t think about is their estate planning. While it ...
Having “the talk” with your parents
People are living longer. While medical technology can keep our bodies mechanically working longer than ever, the later parts of life are often accomp...
Health Care Proxies: preparing as best you can
There are not many things that can be controlled in life. As much planning as you may try to do, each day is full of surprises. While we only hope for...
Disposing of real property outside New York
Real property must be disposed of by the laws of the state where it is located. Thus, if a person dies in New York, but also owns property in another ...
Special considerations for your Living Will and Health Care Proxy
New York is one of two states that do not recognize the authority of family members to make decisions for incapacitated adults. The only way to ensure...
Common misconceptions about spousal inheritance
One thing I am passionate about is dispelling common misconceptions about estate planning. I believe it is really important to have your affairs in or...
Estate Planning: Living Will & Health Care Proxy
It is important to consider what kinds of medical treatment you would want or not want if you should become unable to make health care decisions for y...
Estate Planning: Power of Attorney
In a Power of Attorney, you select one or more people (called an ‘agent’). The agent is given the right to sign documents and transact business on...
Estate Planning: Last Will and Testament
The last will and testament designates who will manage the estate and sets out how to transfer property after death. The document is also commonly ref...
The basics of estate planning
What is estate planning? In estate planning, you anticipate and make arrangements for the disposal of your estate. Your estate is your net worth – t...