Law Office of Inna Fershteyn and Associates, P.C.
Estate Planning & Elder Law Attorney
Leaving money to a loved one with special needs can be a tricky process; you want to make sure that they are well taken care of but you also do not want to interfere with them receiving necessary government benefits. Preserving Medicaid & SSI Eligibility
Who will be the trustee? Because the rules of managing a trust are so complex, most lawyers advise contracting with an expert. Fees average 1 to 1.5 percent, Williams says. Will a family member act as co-trustee or guardian? This option lets a family
While there is no doubt that few people enjoy thinking about tragic life events such as death or incapacity, there comes a point in time when it is essential to discuss adult guardianship with your parents or loved ones. Legally speaking, every adult is capable
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
She recently joined NYU Langone Pediatrics SALA Institute in Management capacity as well. Her goal is to assist children and families going through difficult times. Feel free to call our office for any advice related to Special Needs planning and any other aspects of your
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