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The Transfer on Death Deed is a provision under New York State Real Property Law that provides property owners with the ability to designate beneficiaries who will inherit real property upon their passing, bypassing the probate process.

Partner Hon. Gail Prudenti has been appointed as the Chair of the Suffolk County Bar Association (SCBA) Judicial Screening Committee. Learn more about the prestigious appointment.

Are you unsure if you share ownership of your property with someone else? Here is how to find out.

The filing requirements imposed on owners of corporate entities by the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) are currently suspended.

Gifting can be gratifying and can also provide an income tax benefit as the year comes to a close. Learn more about how much you can gift tax free this holiday season.

Understand the difference in look-back rules for Community Medicaid and Nursing Home Medicaid in New York, including rules regarding possible penalties.

There are several ways one can make a charitable gift as part of their estate plan. First and foremost, you can always give during life.

While a trust technically becomes the owner of your home when you sign a deed transferring ownership to a grantor trust, rest assured that you will still receive the same real estate tax exemptions and/or benefits that you received when your home was owned in your individual name.

Whether a trust or last will and testament (“will”) is better for you is dependent on your assets, circumstances, and personal goals. Every person is different and therefore every estate plan should be tailored to the individual.

A pooled income trust is a type of supplemental needs trust that is used to shelter the excess income of a Medicaid recipient.