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Do all Wills have to go through probate?

I have three children. My son has been living with me for the past few years. I have heard that there is no reason for me to engage in any estate planning because if I require nursing home care, all of my assets can be transferred to my son. Is that correct?

Each January, the Governor of the State of New York puts out a proposed budget from which the Legislative and Executive branches will base their negotiations to determine a final budget. The budget is set to be passed by March 31; the date that marks the end of the fiscal year for the State. 

years ago, my mother signed a General Durable Power of Attorney and named me as Agent.  I was recently told that there is a possibility that the Power of Attorney may not cover all transactions.  Could that be true?

I read somewhere that the New York State Estate Tax Exemption was increasing again this year, could you explain this to me?

My mother passed away with $20,000 in credit card debt. As the Executor of her estate, am I liable for these bills?

My son has developmental disabilities and, as a result, is unable to make enough money to support himself. He only has a savings account with $25,000 in it; is there any government assistance available for him to receive some income?

I keep hearing that if I apply for Medicaid I will need five years’ worth of financial documents. Could you tell me what are the documents I should be keeping?

Question: I have heard there will increased costs for Medicare in 2016. Is this true?

In honor of National Caregivers Month, Nancy Burner & Associates, P.C. would like to share the recent adventures embarked upon by  our attorney Britt Burner, Esq. and our estate planning paralegal, Jessika Lombardo.