Law Office of Inna Fershteyn and Associates, P.C.
Estate Planning & Elder Law Attorney
The average college student with student debt loans will think about an estate plan as often as he or she thinks about a retirement plan. The reality of the matter is that college students are focused on graduating, starting their career, or making a new
Icons Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds were well known throughout the world, and especially the media, for their immense talents in the entertainment industry. Carrie Fisher, the daughter of Debbie Reynolds, passed away a day before her mother, bringing their family to the center of
If you were appointed as Trustee of the Trust, your duties will basically be the same as an executor named in a Will would have. The major difference there is that the probate court will not be involved. This means you can act on your
Today, our society lives in a digital age. We have so much available at our fingertips that we often overlook how dependent or reliant we are on such modern technology. We can log onto Facebook and chat with a friend or distant relative we haven’t
You never know what life will throw at you, so it’s important that you prepare for the unknown and unexpected. This includes protecting your assets in an appropriate, safe, and timely manner. Asset protection is the process of safeguarding one’s wealth against those who may
With all of the worries most adults have on their plate, from their job to their family obligations, let’s ensure financial security and inheritance decisions are not part of the mix. Using these 8 estate planning steps, we can help you feel a sense of
Your life is always changing left and right, so it’s important that you keep up with these everyday changes. This includes updating your estate plan and making sure that it addresses all your specific needs and wants. 1. There’s an Addition to the Family Whether
Before we could answer the question, “Should I Avoid Probate?,” we need to understand what exactly the probate process is. Probate is the process of providing a Surrogates court with evidence to uphold the validity of the deceased person’s Will. In essence, the court oversees
You open your mailbox and see that you have received a letter from the HRA for Medicaid fraud. You begin to panic, “fraud?!”, and wonder what you have done wrong. Being targeted for a Medicaid fraud investigation is never fun… we know. However, fraud investigations
Whether we like it or not, we all procrastinate at some point, whether it’s by putting off household chores or preparing for that presentation in the morning. There are many reasons why people procrastinate, such as a lack of time management or a desire to