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Do I Need a Lawyer for a Power of Attorney?

While power of attorney (POA) forms are widely available online at little to no cost, do-it-yourself options can end up costing you thousands if they are not done right.

July 8, 2025
Cryptocurrency and Estate Planning: Transferring Your Digital Assets After Death

Crypto is a system of digital tokens that can be used as a currency between individuals in an online marketplace.

April 17, 2025
Does Transferring a Property to an Irrevocable Trust Trigger a Tax Reassessment?

Most municipalities reassess property taxes annually regardless of who or what currently owns a property—a person, a business, a revocable trust, or an irrevocable trust.

March 31, 2025
Protecting Your House When Moving Into a Nursing Home

The biggest concern that most have when they are in need of long-term nursing home care is that their primary residence will not be protected. This may or may not be true.

March 22, 2025
Medical Directives For Health Care Planning

While it is not necessary to have an attorney when dealing with health care documents, most attorneys will assist clients with executing a living will, health care proxy, and HIPAA release form as part of their estate plan.

March 18, 2025
Who Gets a Copy of the Will Before Death?

No one other than the person who is establishing a will, otherwise known as the testator, an attorney draftsperson, and the two subscribing witnesses need to see the document before your death.

March 13, 2025
Corporate Transparency Act Update: What It Means for Estate Planning

Over the past year, what seemed like solely a corporate law clashed with estate planning and trusts and estates law.

March 10, 2025
How Many Trustees Can a Trust Have?

This decision should be based on three main things: 1) the type of trust you are creating, 2) the assets you are putting into the trust, and 3) the dynamics of the family or others involved.

March 7, 2025
How Does Guardianship Work in New York?

Guardianship in New York is typically sought in situations where an individual is unable to make decisions for themselves due to incapacity.

March 5, 2025
New York Medicaid Eligibility for Long Term Care in 2025

Each year, there are slight adjustments to the financial eligibility requirements of Community Medicaid for adults receiving the assistance of a home health aide.

February 28, 2025
Social Security Retirement Income Changes in 2025

The 72.5 million Americans receiving social security will enjoy a 2.5% cost of living adjustment (COLA) increase in 2025.

February 25, 2025

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In the landmark case of Connelly v. United States, the Supreme Court addressed critical issues concerning the estate tax implications of life insurance proceeds used in the redemption of stock in closely held corporations.

June 17, 2025 Read Article

Our criminal courts protect victims. Our civil courts provide a forum for the peaceful resolution of disputes. Our family and surrogate’s courts guide families through what may be the most traumatic experience of their lives.

May 13, 2025 Read Article

As we reflect on the complexities of family law, let us work together to support our justices, understanding the weight of their responsibilities and the importance of their decisions.

May 13, 2025 Read Article

The Medicaid Asset Protection Trust (“MAPT”) is alive and well in the Elder law practitioner’s toolbox and is the best option for protecting real property.

May 13, 2025 Read Article

The federal government and the marketplace are undergoing revolutionary changes that will inevitably transform the business of law and operation of courts. The question arising from the uncertainty is, how so?

May 6, 2025 Read Article

In this guest post by Maria Torroella Carney, MD, FACP, learn what contributes to aging and what can be done to encourage healthy aging.

September 17, 2024 Read Article