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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Helping your family with a preapid funeral plan Estate planning should include prepaying funeral arrangements -
Medical advance directives are legal documents that outline the details of your advance healthcare planning. A durable power of attorney names a person to act as your healthcare proxy or surrogate who can make medical decisions. -
A Trust Can Be a Great Tool in Your Estate Planning Tool Kit. There are many types of trusts, but they all establish a financial arrangement between three parties: the trustor(s), the trustee(s), and the beneficiary(ies). -
Estate Planning Requires Multiple Professionals Both spouses need to know their estate planning attorney, CPA, and other relevant planners. -
How to Amend Your Estate Plan It is a mistake to think that a complete estate plan needs no further action after a spouse’s passing. Having a spouse pass away is a challenging life event emotionally, mentally, and financially. -
Assisting with Homelessness and Disabilities in New York There are several ways to provide money or an inheritance to help your loved one but still protect her from unwise spending. -
How You Share Your Assets With Your Children is Up to You If you have more than one child, you’ve probably wondered if you should leave each of your children the same amount in your will or trust. For many families, the “Equality Principle” rules and every child receives the same inheritance. -
New State Laws to Protect Your Loved Ones Nursing homes must comply with these policies to qualify for Medicare or Medicaid funds. -
Why You Need an Estate Plan If You Are Single and Have No Kids Preparing for the future is important even if you don’t have a spouse or kids. These are the top 8 reasons to talk to an estate planning attorney while single. -
ABLE versus Special Needs Trust: What Works for You? ABLE accounts and special needs trusts have different annual saving limitations. -
Why You Shouldn't Write Your Own Will Forgetting to provide instructions for every asset and piece of property is a common error in DIY wills. -
Staying Aware of "Friends" Around the Elderly The elderly are often lonely and particularly susceptible to abusers.