Law Office of Inna Fershteyn and Associates, P.C.
Estate Planning & Elder Law Attorney
For many upper-middle-class individuals, their primary residence is their most valuable asset. While many people assume that owning their home makes their property safe, this is often not the case. Increasing real estate values in New York City have led the values of many moderately-priced
As artificial intelligence continues to become more powerful and accessible to all, many individuals are becoming increasingly skilled in using AI for their benefit: scammers are now utilizing this technology to steal personal information or money through voice cloning, lead investment scams, and act as
Love knows no bounds, and in a state as diverse and dynamic as New York, it’s common for marriages to cross national and cultural lines. If your spouse happens to be a non-citizen of the U.S., you may be wondering what challenges could arise if
If you’re an undocumented immigrant living in New York, you may be feeling increasingly anxious about the threat of deportation. What was once a distant concern may now feel like an imminent reality—under the current administration, deportation rates have soared nationwide, with millions of individuals
President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) has passed the Republican-controlled House and is now awaiting a vote in the Senate. If enacted, the bill could have sweeping effects on Medicaid nationwide—particularly in states like New York, where a large portion of the
In early January 2025, wildfires ravaged California, especially in the Los Angeles area, resulting in the loss of homes and financial security for thousands of residents. This tragic event highlights a crucial legal consideration: the wealth of many homeowners is intricately tied to their real
Caring for an aging loved one, particularly someone with dementia or other impairments, requires careful planning and a strong legal foundation to ensure their needs and wishes are met. These are the critical documents every caregiver should have in place to provide effective care and
Can I Afford Long-Term Care in New York? What Are the 5 Ways to Protect Assets from Nursing Home Cost and Ensure Quality Care for Seniors? Many senior citizens and their families in New York face a critical question: can they afford long-term care? Long-
We can’t predict when it is our time to go, but one thing is certain: death and taxes persist even after we’re gone. More than half of Americans lack a will, often due to the belief that their assets aren’t significant and they won’t die
In today’s unpredictable world, protecting your hard-earned assets is essential. Failure to protect your assets adequately can put you in a vulnerable position subject to potential lawsuits that may jeopardize your financial stability. As an individual or a business owner, it is crucial to learn