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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Am I Required to Leave Everything to My Children Equally?If you are considering how to leave property to your children, it's clear that the best policy would be to divide everything equally. Our estate lawyer explains
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Coming of Age and Powers of AttorneyAt the age of 18, your child is now able to vote, marry, apply for a credit card, make financial and medical decisions, etc. Here's what they should have
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Choosing the right executor : "Gladiator" - A cautionary taleAcademy Award winning film tells the story of an executor meeting multiple challenges in enforcing the terms of a last will and testament.
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Avoid Burdening Your Children With the Cost of a Nursing Home StayWithout a long-term care planning attorney's help, your family may end up bearing the financial burden of your nursing home stay.
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Transferring Wealth From One Generation to Another and Estate PlanningPlanning for the future of your heirlooms so that they are available for future generations requires careful consideration. Talk to an experienced New York estate planning lawyer, and start with an understanding of the biggest transfer of wealth in history.
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Providing Documentation of Citizenship When Applying for MedicaidWhether you are were born in the U.S. or abroad, you will need to provide specific documentation proving your citizenship status to get Medicaid benefits.
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What Are The Benefits of Hiring an Elder Law Attorney?Estate law differs from elder law. Estate law is concerned with distributing your assets after your death, while elder law is concerned with preserving assets.
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Five Mistakes People Make in Their Estate PlansIn your adult life, you spend half of your time trying to achieve financial security and the other half trying to maintain it.
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Using Retroactive Medicaid Benefits to Prevent Financial DisasterApplying for Medicaid early is crucial to getting full benefits. With the help of an attorney, you may be eligible for retroactive coverage as well.
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Family Issues Stemming From Inheritance and End of Life CareMany ways in which family problems about end-of-life care for a parent and inheritance can have serious repercussions when they are filed as a legal proceeding.
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How Does A Court Administer an Estate?
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Why a Health Care Proxy is an important part of an Estate PlanHealth Care proxy, medical directive, estate planning