Assuring Your Family’s Financial Security in a COVID & Post COVID World through Estate Planning

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 Read More …

Top 10 Things to Ask your Elder Law Attorney

Speaking with an Elder Law attorney in New York is often nerve- racking, as it’s hard to know what questions you should ask during your initial consultation. To make sure that your best interests are taken care of, you should be asking the following 10 Read More …

Is A Trust Better than a Will after COVID-19 Pandemic?

For almost two years now, the world we live in has been impacted greatly by the Covid-19 pandemic. During these uncertain times it is important to be prepared for whatever lies ahead, which includes drafting an estate plan to ensure your loved ones are taken Read More …

Has COVID-19 Caused an Increase in Electronic Wills?

After seeing a dip in the number of U.S. COVID-19 cases, cases are rising again and at an alarming rate. The devastation from the initial wave of COVID-19 is far from over, and now the country is reeling again as the disease’s deadlier cousin, the Read More …

What is the Probate and How Can It Be Avoided Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic?

What is Probate? Probate is the process of proving the validity of a decedent’s Last Will and Testament in the Surrogate Court. The probate process only takes place after the decedent passes away, and can be a very complex legal proceeding that may take up Read More …

Breaking News: “They are dying alone”: Why a healthcare proxy and power of attorney is a MUST for your parents During COVID-19 Pandemic?

It’s February 1, 2020.  New York is in the midst of the Northeastern Blizzard of 2021 and the state of emergency has been declared.  We are also in the midst of the deadly 2nd wave of Covid-19: 150-200 New Yorkers dying daily.  They are dying Read More …

Why do Rich Young People Die Without a Will?

Young Individuals Seem to Believe Life is Endless: Young members of society are constantly focused on the present and the upcoming near future. It is highly unlikely that a 30 year old has begun planning for his potential death. In fact, many young individuals follow Read More …