Refer to our regularly updated blog to learn about a variety of family law and asset protection issues in New York, as well as concerns related to elder law and bankruptcy. We provide these posts to help prospective clients better understand their legal options so they can make informed decisions about how to best proceed with their case. If you would like to discuss your issue further, contact our office to schedule a consultation with attorney Theodore Alatsas.
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What Disqualifies You from Medicaid? Understanding the Key Barriers to CoverageLearn the different medicaid eligibilty requirements and how to avoid being disqualified. Our experienced New York medicaid planning team offers solutions.
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What's the Difference Between Medicaid Planning and Regular Asset Protection?Medicaid planning vs. asset protection explained. Learn how Brooklyn and Queens families protect assets from nursing home costs and Medicaid in NY.
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Why a Living Trust works best for Brooklyn FamiliesWhy use living trusts? Explore how they help Brooklyn families avoid probate, protect assets from nursing home costs, and ensure fast inheritance transfers.
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Estate Planning in Brooklyn: Why It's Different Than Upstate New YorkEstate planning rules and needs vary across New York. Discover what makes Brooklyn estate planning unique.
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Elder Law Planning Guide: Secure Assets and Medicaid in BrooklynFollow this actionable elder law planning guide to protect assets, qualify for Medicaid, and prevent probate delays for Brooklyn families step by step.
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How do Brooklyn families typically handle probate when a loved one passes away without a will?Learn how Brooklyn families navigate probate without a will, covering Surrogate's Court, intestacy laws, debts, and asset distribution.
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Navigating Medicaid Planning for Your Elderly Parents: Legal Strategies That Protect What Matters MostLearn what legal steps you can take to protect your elderly parents from the high cost of medical and longterm care.
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12 Essential Questions to Ask Your Medicaid Planning AttorneyLearn the essential considerations you should take when hiring a Medicaid planning attorney, including what important questions you should be prepared to ask.
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Millenials Sign Prenups Ten Times More Than BoomersThis blog post discusses the trend among millenials to be more likely to execute a prenuptial agreement than their parents and grandparents.
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Will vs. Trust: Understanding Your Estate Planning Options for Your Brooklyn FamilyTrusts and wills are essential estate planning documents. Learn the difference between the two and how they each can be an essential part of a complete plan.
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Is it Possible to Shield My Family's Inheritance from Medicaid Spend-Down Requirements?Discover proven strategies—including Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts (MAPTs) and spousal protections—to shield your inheritance from nursing home costs.
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Understanding Contested vs. Uncontested Divorce: What You Need to KnowHow is an uncontested divorce than a contested divorce? This article explains how an uncontested divorce can be a lower cost alternative to going to Court.