Law Office of Inna Fershteyn and Associates, P.C.
Estate Planning & Elder Law Attorney
Divorce is never easy, but the divorce of a long-married couple can be especially hard, particularly when it comes to retirement and estate plans. Assets, including retirement accounts, can be hard to divide, and the presence of children—and possibly grandchildren—can require the wholesale revision of
If you have an estate plan in place, you’re in the minority: 51% of Americans age 55 to 64 don’t even have a Will, according to this survey. But having an estate plan doesn’t mean that the job of protecting your family’s future (and present) ends. Chances are your
Estate and Wealth Planning can be hefty processes that can hold back many women from securing their future. It is no secret that we live in a complex world with an immense list of responsibilities, which, quite frankly, can lead us to lose sight of
When it comes to estate planning for a blended family, the concept of “yours, mine and ours” can complicate the process to the point that family dynamics become permanently strained. These days, many families include children, stepchildren, former spouses and in-laws. According to the Pew
A number of gender barriers have been broken down over the years, but at least one still remains: Women continue to save less for retirement than men. According to a 2013 report from Aon Hewitt, women contribute an average of 6.9 percent of their pay
A trip down the aisle rewards couples with more than the glow of wedded bliss. They also enjoy a variety of legal and financial advantages that are not available to unmarried couples. “There are roughly 1,100 benefits afforded to married couples involving all facets of
We’d been married for more than 30 years and were very close with Terrie’s mother “Jean,” spending every holiday and Sunday together (her name has been changed here for privacy reasons). But our happiness turned into a nightmare in the span of just a few
According to recent studies, 60% of business owners do not currently have or plan to develop an exit strategy. Because business owners spend a large majority of their time running the business, it’s not surprising that little attention is given to thinking about what will
Insurance is often necessary since most people can’t self-insure against financially catastrophic events. Insurance is often necessary since most people can’t self-insure against financially catastrophic events. To many, buying insurance for your car, home or life seems like a big waste of money. What if
