Law Office of Inna Fershteyn and Associates, P.C.
Estate Planning & Elder Law Attorney
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
The probate process can be stressful and time-consuming without the proper plan in place. The probate process can become even more stressful and time-consuming if the decedent owned property in multiple states, requiring an ancillary probate to secure the distribution of such property to their
Receiving a terminal diagnosis is a devastating health outcome for a patient and their loved ones, and while it most certainly will cause dread and despair, it is important to realize that the terminally diagnosed person and their family must take certain steps to ensure
Testators, the people writing the will, are routinely counseled to securely store their will, whether that entails a secure vault or a filing cabinet. And while individuals usually adhere to this advice, the complementary component of this task is the ability to relocate the exact
When you start estate planning, you decide who you want to inherit your assets and who can make medical and financial decisions on your behalf. People without children or heirs tend to leave their assets to their favorite charities. However, anyone can leave any portion
In many households, parents care for and form unique bonds with children that are not theirs biologically, such as adopted children and stepchildren. Families may have a blend of biological children, adopted children, and stepchildren in one household. Therefore, it is essential to understand the
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic causing an uprising of interest in estate plans, there was a survey in 2022 that found that only about 33% of Americans have an established will. An established estate plan does not only save time and money for your loved ones
All families experience conflicts, but if it is to a particularly severe extent, you may not want one of your children to reap the benefits of your estate. There are different strategies for handling an estranged child in your estate plan. Based on the level
Being an executor of an estate can prove to be a particularly time-consuming responsibility. While a standard simple estate may only take a few months to probate, larger complicated ones with problems can last for years. If you are agreeing to the role of executor,
An inheritance is money you leave behind for specific individuals in your will. If you have children, it is likely a significant portion of your will is going to be devoted to leaving them your assets. While it is common to leave an equal share,
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