Planning Your Estate After A Terminal Diagnosis

Receiving a terminal diagnosis is a devastating health outcome for a patient and their loved ones, and while it most certainly will cause dread and despair, it is important to realize that the terminally diagnosed person and their family must take certain steps to ensure Read More …

Navigating the Complex Terrain of Second Marriages: How QTIP Trusts Secure Your Legacy and Family Harmony

Stepping into a second marriage brings with it a unique blend of hope, happiness, and, inevitably, complexity. Amidst the joy of newfound love, there often lay a multitude of intricacies encompassing not just the relationship of the newlyweds, but the futures of their children. In Read More …

Assuring Your Family’s Financial Security in a COVID & Post COVID World through Estate Planning

How long will we be living with COVID-19? While this question might seem to apply only to the health-related aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to note that it has also fundamentally challenged our financial lives as Americans. The decrease in consumption and Read More …

Estate Planning for Restaurant Owners

The food service industry is a fast-paced, unpredictable, and wholly chaotic environment. As a restaurant owner, you have countless responsibilities and moving factors to keep track of. Your life is anything but calm, and sitting down to create an estate plan is likely the last Read More …

How To Access The Safe Deposit Box Of A Deceased Loved One

To ensure the safety and discrete storage of private objects, some people employ the use of safe deposit boxes. While this can be a prudent storage method, as banks and financial institutions that provide safe deposit boxes have tight security measures, the estate planning implications Read More …

Five Asset Protection Tips Before You Get Married

While an engagement is filled with the joy of new beginnings, the excitement of wedding plans and dreams of exotic honeymoons, it’s crucial to consider the importance of protecting your assets. While it may not seem like the most opportune time to discuss the topic, Read More …

Can I Probate a Copy of the Will in NY?

Testators, the people writing the will, are routinely counseled to securely store their will, whether that entails a secure vault or a filing cabinet. And while individuals usually adhere to this advice, the complementary component of this task is the ability to relocate the exact Read More …

How to Create an Estate Plan With Property in Multiple States

Have you been thinking about purchasing that tropical paradise vacation home you’ve been dreaming of in Florida? Or the charming countryside farmhouse with a picturesque landscape in Pennsylvania? Or how about a rustic ski cabin with a crackling fireplace in the mountains of Colorado? Over Read More …

Why Doctors, Especially, Should Worry About Asset Protection

The threat of a medical malpractice suit is an ever present reality for healthcare professionals in the United States. According to a study conducted in 2022, 31.2 percent of physicians reported that they have been sued at some point in their careers. Medical malpractice lawsuits Read More …

What Happens If Both Parents Of Minor Children Die?

When you have minor children, it is your inherent responsibility to provide for their care and ensure their well-being. While these responsibilities might seem obvious, they do not only apply to parenthood, but also in the event of untimely death. Death is a difficult and Read More …