Law Office of Inna Fershteyn and Associates, P.C.
Estate Planning & Elder Law Attorney
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
With Thanksgiving around the corner, we’re all thinking about what we’re thankful for. We often think about the big things like loved ones, good health, and good fortune, but what about the small things in life that we casually forget about? We asked people to
Trusting someone to take care of your prized possessions can be a challenge especially if this someone will be watching your children. You want a nanny who is experienced, trustworthy, and dependable. You also want this nanny to keep your children out of harm’s way.
We all have our own bucket list of things to do during our lifetime from traveling the world to conquering a small fear. We asked people to tell us what they think someone should do before they die. 1. Learn a Foreign Language A foreign
Leaving money to a loved one with special needs can be a tricky process; you want to make sure that they are well taken care of but you also do not want to interfere with them receiving necessary government benefits. Preserving Medicaid & SSI Eligibility
Who will be the trustee? Because the rules of managing a trust are so complex, most lawyers advise contracting with an expert. Fees average 1 to 1.5 percent, Williams says. Will a family member act as co-trustee or guardian? This option lets a family member