New York and New Jersey Gift Taxes in 2026: Family Guide
In both New York and New Jersey, the federal gift tax rules allow the donor to follow the federal gift ...
What Happens If You Die Without a Will in New York
Last updated: June 12, 2026 | By Inna Fershteyn, Esq. | Reading time: ~8 minutes When a person dies without ...
New York Estate Tax Exemption 2026: A Family Guide
Last updated: May 29, 2026 | By Inna Fershteyn, Esq. | Reading time: ~9 minutes The New York estate tax ...
New York Medicaid Changes in 2027: Family Guide
Last updated: May 22, 2026 | By Inna Fershteyn, Esq. | Reading time: ~9 minutes Several federal and New York ...
Revocable vs. Irrevocable Trusts in NY: 2026 Guide
Last updated: May 22, 2026 | By Inna Fershteyn, Esq. | Reading time: ~10 minutes A revocable trust can be ...
Medicaid 5-Year Lookback in New York: 2026 Family Guide
Last updated: May 20, 2026 | By Inna Fershteyn, Esq. | Reading time: ~9 minutes The Medicaid 5-year lookback in ...
Can ChatGPT Write a Will in New York or New Jersey?
Can you use ChatGPT to write a legally valid will in New York or New Jersey? It’s a question more ...
How to Handle Surprise Heirs and Late Estate Challenges
Even with the most thought-out, thorough, detailed estate plan, failure to anticipate surprise heirs and challenges can completely throw your ...
2026 Update to SNAP Eligibility Rules in New York: Work Requirements and ABAWD Changes
New SNAP Work Requirements Take Effect: What ABAWDs in New York Must Know Thousands of individuals across New York and ...
How to Protect Real Estate You Own in Multiple States or Countries: A Guide for NY and NJ Property Owners
For many New York and New Jersey residents, owning real estate outside their primary residence represents financial achievement and long-term ...
Can I Put My Crypto in a Trust?
How to Protect Your Digital Assets As technology advances rapidly, every sector of society is evolving—especially when it comes to ...
The Risks of Naming Your Child as Your Health Care Proxy or POA in New York
It’s very common for aging parents to name their children as health care proxies or agents under a Power of ...
Leaving Your Family with Clarity: Estate Planning for Estranged Children in New York
Leaving Your Family with Clarity: Estate Planning for Estranged Children Familial relationships can be complicated, and sometimes they don’t work ...
How Gifts Can Delay Medicaid Eligibility in New York: What You Need to Know
It is common to want to help your grandchildren or children by helping with a down payment, covering part of ...
Collaborative Divorce & Estate Planning Strategies in New York
Have you ever thought of divorce as a way to work together toward a shared goal? Though it may sound ...
How to Pass Property to Your Children: Taxes, Trusts, Step-Up in Basis & Probate Explained
Protect Your Family: Pass Your Property Down the Right Way Real estate isn’t just a financial asset; it can be ...
Planning for the Future with Student Loans: What Young Adults Need to Know
Most people associate estate planning with elderly people; however, it is not just people with kids and retirement funds that ...
Estate Planning for New Yorkers — What to Do in Light of Recent Election News
Estate Planning for New Yorkers After Zohran Mamdani’s Win: Why Creating a Trust Is Now Essential Zohran Mamdani’s recent victory ...
New York State Inflation Refund Checks: Are you Eligible?
Starting in September 2025, New York State is mailing inflation refund checks to 8.2 million households to provide economic relief ...
How Can You Avoid Fraud in Family Joint Ownership of Assets in New York?
In New York, laws for inheritance of property are clear with how children should inherit a deceased parent’s property, but ...
