Law Office of Inna Fershteyn and Associates, P.C.
Estate Planning & Elder Law Attorney
It is the unfortunate reality that marriages can end in separation or divorce. Although separation and divorce are a natural part of current relationship trends in the United States and across the world, it is important to understand their estate planning implications. Particularly, it is
Upon the death of a person without an estate plan or only a last will and testament as a testamentary document, their estate must go through the probate process or their will must be submitted to the Surrogate’s Court located in the county of their
Receiving a terminal diagnosis is a devastating health outcome for a patient and their loved ones, and while it most certainly will cause dread and despair, it is important to realize that the terminally diagnosed person and their family must take certain steps to ensure
How long will we be living with COVID-19? While this question might seem to apply only to the health-related aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to note that it has also fundamentally challenged our financial lives as Americans. The decrease in consumption and
To ensure the safety and discrete storage of private objects, some people employ the use of safe deposit boxes. While this can be a prudent storage method, as banks and financial institutions that provide safe deposit boxes have tight security measures, the estate planning implications
Have you been thinking about purchasing that tropical paradise vacation home you’ve been dreaming of in Florida? Or the charming countryside farmhouse with a picturesque landscape in Pennsylvania? Or how about a rustic ski cabin with a crackling fireplace in the mountains of Colorado? Over
When you have minor children, it is your inherent responsibility to provide for their care and ensure their well-being. While these responsibilities might seem obvious, they do not only apply to parenthood, but also in the event of untimely death. Death is a difficult and
Estate planning is a multi-faceted and intricate process, and each family will have different needs and considerations when formulating the most prudent estate plan. For the purposes of this article, we will be examining the charitable remainder trust, one of the estate planning tools available
Planning for college can simultaneously be an extremely exciting and daunting prospect. Between looking for dorms, choosing classes, and buying necessary items, the transition period between high school graduation and the first day of college is hectic. An overlooked part of this process, however, are
After a loved one passes, the last thing you want to be worried about is handling their estate. An unresponsive, unhelpful, and irresponsible surrogate court can make the process of settling a loved one’s estate exceedingly more difficult. In this article, we will focus on