There are a few things required to justify creating an asset protection plan. Contrary to what most people think, being as rich as a Rockefeller is not one of them. More important is to appreciate that life is about more than the here and now. If you are married, with...
When you think of collectors the first thing that might come to mind is art. Stamps or coins might surface next, along with comic books, cars and baseball cards. But anything can be the object of personal passion. What qualifies can seem odd to others, but to the one...
Trust, but verify. That's an adage that comes to us from Russia. Ronald Reagan made it famous during his presidency, using it often in connection with nuclear disarmament talks.When it comes to the disposition of wills and other elements of a New York estate plan, it...
Whether you have reason to contest a will or you are an individual with fiduciary responsibility to another's estate faced with defending such challenges, it is important to understand how the law can influence the proceedings.Challenges to the various transactions...
Do you ever think about what your legacy will be? Legacy is commonly defined as, "a gift by will, especially of money or other personal property." But legacy includes much more, such as the values you live by and that you want to convey to future generations.Fact:...
New Yorkers are our own breed: Our pets are our 'fur babies'. They come in all sorts of shapes and sizes and are, unequivocally, an integral part of the family. Perhaps a tough thought, but what happens to them should you pass away? Here's a chilling fact: the law...
November is known as the month of giving. The reason for that is shrouded in history and tradition, but that does not diminish the fact. What makes this year different from years past, though, is that it is the first November since Congress enacted massive tax...
The right to independence is a core American value, something many have committed their lives to defending in service to the country. Living life independently on our own terms ranks equally high on that value scale. Sadly, aging has a way of slowly eroding our...
