Law Office of Inna Fershteyn and Associates, P.C.
Estate Planning & Elder Law Attorney
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
When planning an estate, all individuals are subject to a federal tax. However, it is important to consider the state tax laws that affect individuals in different ways depending on where they live. For example, citizens in Florida will be subject to different regulations from
At one point in everyone’s life, they will procure some type of debt. Debt is a deferred payment – sometimes in a series of installments – from one party to another. Your debt may be a small amount from your credit card purchases or a
Transferring Your Home To Your Children When it comes time to start planning for your future, one of the first steps is to often evaluate your assets along with who will be inheriting your assets. A common choice for most individuals is to appoint family
Talking about death and money is an uncomfortable topic for many- especially when both are in the same conversation. It is common for people to avoid talking about trusts and wills to their families which often results in confusion between surviving family members. However, it