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One of the issues that we see facing many of our clients is an inability to implement and access services once an application for Community Medicaid has been filed and approved.

Young adults may have the misconceived notion that estate planning is only necessary for certain people, such as individuals of a high net worth or those who are aging. However, there are certain documents that everyone should consider, including the youngest generation of millennials.

I was named as the Executor in my mother’s Will. Do I receive a fee for serving as Executor of the Estate?

Do I need an estate plan if I have no assets?

Question: Someone told me to avoid probate, so I have added my two children as joint owners on my bank accounts or put them “in trust for” my children. Does this protect my assets from Medicaid too?

New York State’s Durable Power of Attorney is a document in which a person referred to as “the Principal” can designate another person or persons referred to as “Agents” to act on their behalf with respect to all business and financial matters.

Planning for the future can sometimes be difficult. Creating an estate plan can give you the peace of mind you need, while also making it easier for your loved ones to handle your affairs when you die.

Most veterans are not aware of the benefits they are entitled to under the Veterans Administration. For example, there is a benefit referred to as the improved Pension through the Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA), more commonly referred to as Aid and Attendance Pension.

Spring cleaning has me thinking I may need to update more than my window treatments. What changes should I be making to my estate plan?

On March 31, 2018 the New York State Legislature and Governor Andrew Cuomo finalized the budget for the 2019 fiscal year. In January, the Governor’s office set forth a budget proposal.