Many of us are animal lovers and non-human companions come in a lot of shapes and sizes. As we have noted in another section of our site, millions of New Yorkers have pets they love as much as (or perhaps more than) family. Understandably, it's not unusual for pets to...
Conventional messaging around the probate process is that it is something to avoid like the plague. To that end, legal strategies and tools exist to facilitate the transfer of assets outside the scope of the court.The main reason for the aversion to probate is that it...
You know estate plans are vital, and you have put in the time and effort in making yours to protect your family and money. You may think you can relax now.Before you breathe a sigh of relief, however, make sure you have not forgotten any of these important inclusions....
The family of Tim Conway--co-star of the Carol Burnett Show--has recently announced that he is suffering from dementia. Progression of the disease is advanced. Conway is no longer able to take care of his own daily needs, and he is largely unresponsive. Now, his wife...
Ensuring appropriate medical care for a loved one in old age can be a challenge. Health insurance only covers so much. Estate planning may provide the means to ensure maintenance of needed care through Medicaid, the combined state and federal government program for...
