On behalf of Connors & Sullivan, Attorneys at Law, PLLC | May 13, 2020 | Estate Planning
As you go through life, you develop opinions on the type of medical care you think is appropriate for you. Whether you never go to the doctor or keep regular appointments, you have wishes for the care you prefer to receive. But if you find yourself incapacitated and...
On behalf of Connors & Sullivan, Attorneys at Law, PLLC | May 7, 2020 | Blog, Estate Planning
Estate planning is vital for every New York family. Unfortunately, many people are under the impression that estate planning is difficult and burdensome. However, advance planning and education can help take some of the mystery out of estate planning, making it easier...
On behalf of Connors & Sullivan, Attorneys at Law, PLLC | Apr 30, 2020 | Blog, Estate Planning, Trust Administration
Many New Yorkers put off the estate planning process because they think they have too few assets to bother. However, an estate plan is important for all adults who want to have the final say in how their assets will be distributed. It can also appoint people to make...
On behalf of Connors & Sullivan, Attorneys at Law, PLLC | Apr 13, 2020 | Estate Planning
As a small business owner, you have a hand in all your day-to-day activities. Your may not have the resources to delegate responsibilities to employees. Or you may just like to ensure that things are done properly. Either way, without you, your company would have a...
On behalf of Connors & Sullivan, Attorneys at Law, PLLC | Mar 31, 2020 | Estate Planning
Unlike Medicare, which is an age-based government insurance program, Medicaid is an income-based program intended to help those who cannot cover the cost of their own medical care. There are restrictions on assets and income for Medicaid that don’t exist for Medicare....
On behalf of Connors & Sullivan, Attorneys at Law, PLLC | Mar 24, 2020 | Estate Planning
When you divorce, a lot of changes occur in your life. You might change your address. You might change your last name. But you definitely should consider changing your estate plan. That’s because while you’re in the process of divorce, or even after it’s final, your...
On behalf of Connors & Sullivan, Attorneys at Law, PLLC | Mar 10, 2020 | Estate Planning
As a grandparent, you know that the love you have for your grandchild is unique. You want to do everything in your power to help them through all stages of their life. You know that you may only be around to do so when they’re young, but that’s where estate planning...
On behalf of Connors & Sullivan, Attorneys at Law, PLLC | Mar 5, 2020 | Estate Planning
The Secure Act went into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, and that has some major consequences for long-term financial planning and estate plans. Here’s what you need to know about how things have changed. It’s easier to have a retirement plan The Secure Act actually provides...
On behalf of Connors & Sullivan, Attorneys at Law, PLLC | Mar 2, 2020 | Estate Planning
There are many reasons why people in New York may consider a trust when it comes time to plan for the future. Estate planning may help people to achieve a number of their goals for their loved ones, from simply distributing property and assets to protecting them from...
On behalf of Connors & Sullivan, Attorneys at Law, PLLC | Feb 21, 2020 | Estate Planning
If you have accumulated a lot of assets, you may feel like leaving some of it to a charity. But you can give to the needy while also taking advantage of certain tax breaks that giving offers to you. If you want to make sure a charity receives some of your assets when...
