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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Aging Parents and Estate PlanningOnce you begin the conversation, move away from the pandemic as your introductory technique as you do not want to create a sense of panic or fear.
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What's So Important About a Living Will?So why is a living will important? It reduces ambiguity which can prevent family disputes during what is already a difficult time.
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Here's How to Avoid Common Beneficiary MistakesExisting policies for life insurance, IRA, or an old 401(k) may still list your ex-spouse as the beneficiary.
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Talking to Your Parents About Estate PlanningThe first time our estate plans are likely to come into play will be near the end of our lives and involve decisions concerning our health and finances.
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Uncertainty Surrounding the Outcome of US Tax Legislation ProposalsCreating a strategic estate plan will take time and a great estate planning attorney who understands you, your business interests, and your family relationships.
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Probate is the legal process for authenticating a deceased person's will.In the absence of a will, the court will appoint a state administrator to handle probate. Probate law varies by state, but there are steps in the process that are common.
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The Only Way to Unload This Obligation is to Get Rid of the TimeshareIf you are caught in this dilemma, act promptly. You should pay the resort’s demands while contesting them, sending a protest letter along with payments.
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Who is in Charge of Settling an Estate When a Will is Not Present?Once probate is underway, the named executor will take the necessary steps to complete probate and notify beneficiaries named in the will.
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Is Your Financial Information Up to Date?Preparing and organizing your financial information for when you are no longer capable will bring peace of mind to you today and relieve your loved ones' burden in the future.
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Unexpected accidents and illnesses do not discriminate by age.Without these critical documents appointing them as legal representatives, they will wind up in the court system.
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Your Plan Will Also Protect Your Legacy From Your Children's Potential Divorces or BankruptciesYour family’s memories of you can be connected, through your things, in deeply emotional ways that may have nothing to do with the actual cash value of items.
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Conservators must serve the conservatees' best interests.The conservator is the person(s) with the power to make decisions, and the conservatee is the adult who needs help.