White Plains Long-Term Care Planning Law Blog
Even young people need to know estate planning fundamentals
Young New Yorkers understand that estate planning is a necessary part of life, but they often don't proactively take steps to create such a plan. For many, its importance is only discovered when it is too late. To avoid problems for themselves and family members in...
A comprehensive estate plan can ensure loved ones are protected
In New York State and across the United States, recent events have shown just how quickly a person’s fortunes can turn. This is true for everyone whether they are young or old, healthy or have medical issues. To be fully prepared for the future, a comprehensive estate...
Understanding guardianships for an incapacitated adult
It is never easy to face the litany of challenges that arise if a loved one becomes incapacitated. For New Yorkers who are confronted by this issue, it may have occurred suddenly or been part of an incremental decline due to a medical condition or illness. Regardless,...
How to plan for incapacity for yourself of a loved one
Planning for incapacity is an important step to take in the estate planning process. Incapacity planning involves the use of several different documents that estate planners and their families should be familiar with. Estate planning includes a set of documents that...
What are exempt assets for purposes of Medicaid eligibility?
People grow older. It is a fact of life that’s not always easy to accept. As time marches on, the people we know and love grow older, their lives change and their physical needs change. People’s bodies do not work the same way they did when they were younger and some...
Seeking guardianship of a parent with declining health
Even though there is no way to stop the aging process, it is still difficult for you to see your parent reach their final years like any other New York resident. You have made it to this point without experiencing any major medical issues with your parent or parents;...
How should I choose a nursing home for my parent?
If your parents are aging then you might find yourself concerned about what their future care will look like. Most people want their parents to grow old in their own homes, but oftentimes this simply isn’t a feasible option. This reality usually drives people to...
Estate planning after having a child
New York residents of all ages may have children of their own or choose to adopt. This is a very happy occasion for most, but it also is a time that brings with it a lot of change and activity on a number of levels. For instance, updating one’s estate plan is...
Life Changes Should Mean Changes to a Will
There are certain events that may change the course of a New York resident’s life. The decision to get married or have kids, the loss of a parent or spouse, or the end of a marriage may all force a person to evaluate the course that they have chosen to pursue. While...
Why should you start your estate plan in your 20s?
When White Plains area residents think about estate planning, they may think that is a task for those who are retired and nearing the end of their life. Although that generation has estate planning needs, one may be surprised that those who are in their 20s also...
