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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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.
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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.