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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Benefits for Spouses of People with Dementia in NYLearn which NY benefits a spouse can claim when a husband has dementia, Medicaid spousal protections, MLTC, CDPAP rules, Social Security, and VA Aid & Attendance.
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How can I Use a Trust to Protect My Kids' Money for Creditors and DivorceLearn how to use a NY spendthrift or discretionary trust to shield your child's inheritance from creditors and divorce. Step-by-step guide with EPTL citations.
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5 Consequences NY Families Face in an Estate Without Trust ProtectionNo trust? Learn what happens to your New York estate without proper planning, from Surrogate's Court control to intestacy rules under EPTL 4-1.1. Brooklyn FAQ.
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How Cryptocurrency and NFTs Fit into Wills, Trusts, and Medicaid PlanningIncluding Cryptocurrency and NFTs in a New York Estate Plan: learn how NY wills, trusts, probate, and Medicaid planning can protect and transfer digital assets.
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What Is the First Step in Estate Planning? A Brooklyn Lawyer’s Practical GuideWhat is the first step in estate planning? A Brooklyn lawyer explains how to start estate planning with a practical checklist, key documents, and pitfalls to avoid.
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How Wills and Trusts Work Together in Estate PlanningLearn how trusts and wills work together in New York estate planning to protect assets, avoid probate where possible, and secure your family's future.
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How to Protect Your Family's Assets from High Long-Term Care CostsLong-term care can drain a lifetime of savings. Learn 5 proven strategies — from Medicaid trusts to LTC insurance — to protect your family's assets.
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Does Every Estate Have to Go Through Probate in New York?Not every estate goes through probate in New York. Learn which assets bypass the process and how Brooklyn families can plan to protect what they've built.
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Combining LLCs and Asset Protection Trusts: A Brooklyn Entrepreneur’s Roadmap to Shielding Family WealthLearn Combining LLCs and Asset Protection Trusts for Brooklyn Entrepreneurs with a step-by-step New York roadmap to protect business assets and family wealth.
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What are the signs that you need to update your estate plan?Think your estate plan is still good? See 7 clear signs it needs updating — from family changes to new tax laws — and how to protect your family's future.
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Protecting Home Equity in Brooklyn: Practical Medicaid Asset ProtectionProtecting Home Equity in Brooklyn’s High-Value Neighborhoods for Medicaid Eligibility: a practical, step-by-step guide to Medicaid planning and asset defense.
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How to Create a Health Care Proxy in New York: A Step-By-Step GuideHow do I create a health care proxy in New York? Follow this step-by-step guide to complete the NY form, choose an agent, sign with witnesses, and enforce it.