Breaking Down the Totten Trust
Since the New York Court of Appeals first established the legality of Totten trust in 1904’s Matter of Totten, the ...
Don’t Let Divorce Distract You From Important Estate Planning Considerations
Although life would be much simpler if it stayed the same for long periods of time, the truth is that ...
Debt after Death: Who Takes on the Debt after a Debtor Dies?
Picture this scenario: You are approaching the end of your life, yet your balance sheet is in the red. You ...
Specifying a Method of Death in Estate Planning Documents
Going Out on Your Own Terms: Specifying a Method of Death in Estate Planning Documents Traditionally, the goal of estate ...
The Role of Deeds as Estate Planning Tools
Defining a Deed – What is it? A property deed is a legal document that can be used to transfer ...
The GOP Tax Plan’s Effect on Estate Planning
New GOP Tax Plan May Actually Be To Die For The new House GOP tax plan has caused a stir ...
An Estate Planning Nightmare: Hopper v. JP Morgan
Generally speaking, people tend not to spend too much time focusing on events they do not consider imminent, such as ...
The GOP Tax Plan’s Effect on Medicaid Planning
The Republican Party, also known as the GOP, recently proposed a tax plan which, if enacted, would repeal certain deductions ...
The Effect of the Medicaid Work Requirement on Eligibility
Medicaid planning attorneyThe Effect of the Medicaid Work Requirement on Eligibility On Tuesday November 7th, 2017, President Trump and his ...
How to Qualify for Medicaid Today
How do you qualify for Medicaid? The Medicaid program is often used as a device by those who cannot afford ...
Why Common Law Couples Need an Estate Plan
Out of Wedlock and Out of Luck: What Happens When Common-Law Couples Lack an Estate Plan? Although registering a marriage ...
Wading Through the World of Trusts – How do Various Trusts Differ?
Wading Through the World of Trusts – How do Various Trusts Differ? What are Trusts? Creating a trust with the ...
Co-Conservatorship – Are Two Heads Better Than One?
Can a person have more than one conservator? Do you have an elderly relative that is having trouble taking ...
How Can I Spot and Avoid Medicaid and Medicare Scams?
How Can I Spot and Avoid Medicaid/Medicare Scam? As technology gets better, so do Medicaid and Medicare scammers. That’s why ...
Think of the Children – What Happens to Them if You Die
Think of the Children – What Happens to Them if You Die It’s something we all know – that our ...
Choosing Between a Revocable Trust and an Irrevocable Trust
Choosing Between a Revocable Trust and an Irrevocable Trust What is a Trust? Trusts are employed by individuals and families to distribute their ...
Should I Register My Trust? Check Your Address
Does A Trust Have to Be Registered With The State? If you’re a person who is familiar with the dealings ...
Preparing an Estate Plan after a Dementia Diagnosis
Dementia and Legal Planning Have you or someone you love been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s dementia? Every 66 seconds someone in ...
The Effect of the US’s Immigration Policy on Families in the US
The Effect of the US’s Immigration Policy on Families in the US With the political sphere currently filled with alarmist ...
Amending Wills and Trusts
Amending Wills and Trusts Though amending your will or trust might sound like a confusing, daunting task, it is a ...
