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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How Brooklyn Homeowners Can Transfer Property to Heirs Without Losing EverythingLearn the strategies to take advantage of certain tax laws that can preserve a family's home equity while avoiding the pitfalls fo probate in New York.
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🎧Podcast: Passing Down Family Heirlooms Without ConflictIn Episode 097 of New York’s Asset Protection Round Table, Ted Alatsas answers estate planning mailbag questions on inheritance timing for children, dividing family heirlooms, and durable power of attorney.
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How Elder Law Services in Brooklyn Can Transform Your Long-Term Care PlanningWorried about nursing home costs in NYC? Learn how Brooklyn elder law services can protect your home, plan for long-term care, and guide Medicaid eligibility.
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How Much is Too Much in Savings for Medicaid?Learn about how much assets you can have and qualify for medicaid, and how to develop strategies to protect them when you have too much.
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🎧Podcast: How to Leave an Inheritance Without Enabling AddictionWorried an inheritance could enable a child or grandchild’s addiction? Learn the risks of leaving money outright and estate planning options like milestone-based trust distributions, third-party trustees, and special needs trusts.
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How to Create a Pet Trust: Protect Your Furry FamilyLearn how to create a pet trust to ensure your beloved pets receive the care they deserve. Learn the legal steps, funding, and extra measures for their future.
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🎧Podcast: Privacy-Focused Estate Planning Tools with Ted AlatsasExplore Episode 096 with Ted Alatsas on privacy-focused estate planning — learn trust strategies to protect your financial information and family legacy.
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Protect Your Financial Privacy: How Trusts Keep Your Affairs Confidential in Brooklyn and QueensLearn how trusts can protect your financial privacy in Brooklyn & Queens by keeping your estate out of public probate records and preserving confidentiality.
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Does Putting Your Home in a Revocable Trust Protect It from Medicaid?Learn the circumstances where a revocable trust can help protect your home from Medicaid, and what strategies to employ when you need other options.
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Common Executor Mistakes That Could Derail Your Estate PlanServing as an Executor has multiple responsibilities. Learn how to avoid the common mistakes executors make and how to choose the right probate lawyer.
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How can a Life Estate Help Brooklyn FamiliesWhat is a life estate? Learn about types, property rights, Brooklyn legal requirements, tax implications, and common pitfalls in estate planning.
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What is the Medicaid Recovery Law in NY? Understanding Your Family's Rights and OptionsLearn how to navigate New York's Medicaid Estate Recovery Program, including the valuable strategies to protect your assets from long term care costs.