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We are pleased to announce the reopening of our White Plains office location for in-office meetings. We are following the applicable New York State regulations for Phase 2 re-openings. These regulations limit in-person gatherings, so although we will hold a select number of in-person meetings, we will continue to encourage telephone and video-conference meetings whenever possible. We have implemented health and safety procedures for all staff, as well as those clients who come into the office. Please click here for in-office meeting procedures.
When you apply for Medicaid and are over the age of 65, different rules apply to you than for other applicants. The state will assess your assets as part of the qualification process. According to the New York Department of Health, the state looks at all countable...
Your estate plan serves as a major component of how you will handle your end-of-life experience, and how your loved ones will handle your matters after your death. Thus, it is crucial that your plan remain up to date with the actual happenings in your life. After...
Starting a new business venture serves as an exciting and fun way to mark a new chapter in your life. However, you also need to plan for the potential uncertainties that the future may hold, especially with a business at stake. Estate planning should serve as a...
Many young people across New York and the nation put off estate planning. Sometimes, they do so because they feel they do not have valuable enough assets to warrant one. Other times, they do so because they believe it takes considerable time and money to create one....
You understand that your special needs child will have challenges exercising self-care when you are no longer around. With a special needs trust, you can put aside money to provide for your child’s needs. But you should do more than just establish a trust. Writing...
Writing a will is one of the more effective ways to maintain some control over what happens to your assets after your death. It is also easy to put off. In fact, according to a recent study, 68% of Americans have not yet drafted even a basic will. If you are ready...
No one likes to think about what might happen in the event of a serious accident, crash or illness. However, having certain plans in place may go a long way in terms of taking some of the strain off of your loved ones and ensuring your wishes come to fruition. Per the...
As you work on your estate plan, do you have an executor for your will? CNBC explains the importance of having an executor that you can trust. Here are some questions to ask yourself when choosing an executor. Is your choice organized? Your estate refers to everything...
When you are young, you may feel estate planning is unnecessary. If you do not have children and own limited assets, it may seem unimportant to spend time preparing. However, the process involves more than the mere distribution of property. Regardless of your age,...
You could ask for guardianship over a child or another adult. The court process for securing such an arrangement is complex as the court must ensure it is in the best interests of the person who you wish to place under guardianship. According to the New York State...
