As you begin planning your estate, you may have several concerns about your future. One notable issue for many people, especially as they move into their senior years, is who to assign power of attorney. As you're preparing to make this vital decision, it's essential...
New York’s new and improved power of attorney law
On December 15, 2020, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the Advanced Power of Attorney Bill into law. Sponsored by Senator Brad Holyman and Assemblywoman Helene Weinstein, the law resolves issues with the old law, making the power of attorney a more helpful...
Planning for Medicaid: NY Medicaid 101
Medicaid eligibility is complicated, and it changes from time to time. The application is lengthy and involved. Many applications are denied for simple issues like a missing signature or incorrect date. As an entire generation of "Boomers" retires, seniors and their...
A power of attorney can be an important part of an estate plan
There are many tasks that people in New York need to complete each day. People also need to plan for future events that they expect to occur or there is a potential of occurring. This is true for death as well. It is inevitable that everyone will pass away at some...
Is your family protected? 6 common estate planning mistakes
Nobody likes to think about death. It's one of those things where we hope if we don't think about it, it just won't happen. Unfortunately, this way of thinking can put you and your family at risk. Early and regular estate planning is one of the best actions to protect...
