Law Office of Inna Fershteyn and Associates, P.C.
Estate Planning & Elder Law Attorney
On August 5th, 2026, the New York State Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) law went into effect. The Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) law allows patients who are mentally competent and terminally ill to obtain a prescription for medication that they can choose to self-administer
The rise of blended families in New York has led to some estate planning difficulties that an ordinary estate plan may not be able to cover. The term “blended family” means a family where the parents have had children from other marriages before and/or in
In July of 2026, New York City’s new Pied-a-Terre tax took effect. The new Pied-a-Terre tax, also known as the non-primary residence property surcharge, went into effect on July 1st, and targets luxury second homes. Under the law, the owners of high-value residential properties that
Legal guardianship grants an individual authority to make healthcare, financial, and property management decisions on behalf of incapacitated persons. A guardian is appointed to act on behalf of those who cannot manage their own affairs due to factors like age, disability, and illness. Typically, a
A Medicaid asset protection trust is an important estate planning tool that can help Medicaid applicants qualify for Medicaid and help protect assets from Medicaid estate recovery. The trust is irrevocable and should be created in advance because, for assets to be excluded from Medicaid’s
In New York, a power of attorney authorizes a trusted agent to handle your financial and legal affairs, while a healthcare proxy authorizes an agent to make medical decisions on your behalf if you cannot make them yourself. The two documents cover different decisions, are
If you’re an undocumented immigrant living in New York, you may be feeling increasingly anxious about the threat of deportation. What was once a distant concern may now feel like an imminent reality—under the current administration, deportation rates have soared nationwide, with millions of individuals
Challenging a will can be a complex and difficult process. In New York, there are several grounds on which a will can be challenged or contested, and it is essential to be knowledgeable about all of them. A will may not meet its legal requirements,
President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) has passed the Republican-controlled House and is now awaiting a vote in the Senate. If enacted, the bill could have sweeping effects on Medicaid nationwide—particularly in states like New York, where a large portion of the
Introduction Whether it be unexpected lawsuits, business disputes, or real estate liabilities, living in a fast- paced, high-stakes city like New York exposes your wealth to a wide range of risks. In such an environment, staying one step ahead is key: no matter your profession,