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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Discussing Your Parent’s Financial Future You shouldn't put off talking about finances with your parent if he or she is already experiencing cognitive decline. -
Don’t Attend Your 341 Bankruptcy Meeting Before Reading These Important Details As one of the first appearances before your Trustee, making a mistake during the 341 meeting can derail your entire bankruptcy. Here’s what you need to know. -
Six Big Mistakes to Avoid When Estate Planning Planning your estate ensures your assets, interests, and those you love are protected after you die. A poor plan can create additional stress in your heirs -
Using Life Insurance as Part of Your Estate Plan Grieving family members shouldn't inherit assets only to find out they cannot access them for the cash expenditures they will have to make after your passing. -
When A Parent Defaults On Custody And Support Obligations Parenting children of divorce can be difficult, especially when one parent fails to meet obligations regarding custody or finances. Divorce can make problems -
Passing On Family Values As Part of an Inheritance Addressing and legally formalizing the inheritance of family values and assets can be difficult, especially if parents wait too long to start instilling them. Our New York elder law attorney explains more -
How Elder Law Attorneys Benefit Seniors and Their Family In elder law certified elder law attorneys (CELAs) serve as legal advocates for elderly people and their loved ones. Law affecting older or disabled individuals encompasses a broad range of legal matters. -
Know Your Parents’ Aging Strategies Before a Medical Crisis Hits It is common in the US for adult children to live far away from their parents. No matter where you live, managing aging parents or in-law medical events can be challenging without proper preparation and an understanding of what your parents' strategy is. -
What Can an Elder Law Attorney do For You? In addition to the baby boomer generation aging, the influx of international migrants has led to an increase in senior citizen population in the United States. Our Brooklyn elder law attorney details the benefits of having one at your side. -
How Your Illness or Disability May Impact Child Custody Arrangements If you have an illness or physical disability and are going through a divorce, you need an attorney to avoid discrimination during child custody proceedings. Visitation and child custody arrangements are often some of the most difficult aspects of a divorce. -
Durable Powers of Attorney When you lose a spouse or longtime partner, it can be hard to think about anything but your grief. It is imperative to be aware that there are important. -
Irrevocable vs. Revocable In estate planning, there are many types of trusts. A revocable trust and an irrevocable trust are the most common and better suited to different estate plans