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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Here's How Probate Is DefinedProbate proceedings seek to validate the decedent’s last will and retitle the estate’s assets into the name of heirs according to the deceased’s wishes.
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Helping Your Family With a Prepaid Funeral PlanWhen an individual passes away without a funeral plan, responsibility for arranging the funeral often falls on the deceased’s close family members, such as surviving spouses and children.
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How You Share Your Assets With Your Children is Up to YouIf you have more than one child, you’ve probably wondered if you should leave each of your children the same amount in your will or trust. For many families, the “Equality Principle” rules and every child receives the same inheritance.
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Irrevocable vs. RevocableIn estate planning, there are many types of trusts. A revocable trust and an irrevocable trust are the most common and better suited to different estate plans
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Why a Health Care Proxy is an important part of an Estate PlanHealth Care proxy, medical directive, estate planning
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Probate delays highlight the benefits of a TrustRecent probate court delays confirm the benefits of a living trust
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November is Alzheimer's Awareness Month - Long Term Care Planning can Preserve your assets, Provide you Help and Protect your Future.Alzheimer's; Long term care needs; planning for long term care
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Social Security recipients to get a big increase in 2022Social Security Gets Large Boost, NY Medicare Attorney explains.