Law Office of Inna Fershteyn and Associates, P.C.
Estate Planning & Elder Law Attorney
Many times, the conversation about what to do when a loved one passes on is avoided. It becomes too uncomfortable to speak about, thus leaving the topic untouched. This becomes a problem later on in life, as was the case with the Royals. The Royals’
What is probate? The dictionary definition of probate is the official proving of a will. A probate proceeding occurs after a person has died and the court is in the process of checking their will. This process needs to start in the state where the
Silver Alert issued 9/5/14 at 8:31 A.M. NYPD has issued a Silver Alert for the disappearance of John Smith, male, Hispanic, 68 years old, from East 205th Street and Grand Concourse in The Bronx. Mr. Smith suffers from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. He is described
Having children with disabilities comes hand-in-hand with not just taking care of them, but making sure they are cared for in the situation that you are not there to provide the care yourself. Though we tend to avoid thinking that tomorrow will be our last
Two things in life are unavoidable: death and taxes. While you can’t do anything about death, you can engage in proper planning to mitigate your tax obligations. While there are mechanisms in place to protect a married couple, others are left wondering, “What happens if
Maybe we shouldn’t be surprised. After all, Lou Reed was the man who famously crooned, “Hey babe, talk a walk on the wild side.” The late lead singer and guitarist of The Velvet Underground — and of course, a musician and songwriter with a successful,
One of the main reasons that millions of people enroll in Medicaid every year is to avoid the exorbitant fees associated with living in a nursing home. With proper legal advice and comprehensive Medicaid planning from a licensed attorney, you and your family may be
What is a Trust? Estate planning often involves setting up trusts. A trust is a legal agreement where property is held in order for it to be transferred after death. A trust does not have to go through the tedious, long and expensive process of
The dysfunction and drama of the final months of Casey Kasem, a radio personality who died Sunday from complications of dementia, captured the interest of generations who listened over the years as he counted down the nation’s top pop. But what Kasem did for four
For many single or childless individuals, the question of how to distribute their worldly wealth after they die is wide-open and complicated. A charity? Alma mater? Distant nieces and nephews? A cat? And who will take care of making sure dying wishes are fulfilled? This