Though many people will come across a situation in their lives where they may need a guardian or might need to become a guardian for someone else, very few people actually know much about guardianships. What are the basics to know about a guardianship? How does it...
Some New York parents name individuals to be godparents to their children. You may believe that a godparent is someone who will act as a guardian to a child if the biological parents die. While there are parents who want godparents to fill this role, the truth is that...
When people grow older, they often worry about losing independence. While assisted living can greatly improve quality of life, most people prefer the familiarity and comfort of their own homes. If you plan to age in place, you should prepare for the future by making...
While people know the importance of wills and trusts, future health care should also top the list of your future plans. According to LongTermCare.gov, a person currently aged 65 has nearly a 70% chance of requiring some form of long-term care support. While no one...
One thing most people do not want to consider when creating their estate plan is whether or not it will cause rifts in the family. Unfortunately, estate plans and wills have very real power to rip a family apart. Thus, it is important to understand exactly why many of...
As your parents' age, you may grow accustomed to helping them with the tasks of daily life. However, there may come a time when you need the services you are currently setting up for your parents. This is why it's important consider the elements of your own long-term...
If you have a relative with a disability for whom you are responsible, then you will need to do special needs planning along with your typical estate planning. You want to be sure your loved one has his or her care in order should something ever happen to you....
Estate planning can be overwhelming due to the many options. Most Americans are familiar with the function of a will. However, far fewer know how powerful living trusts can be when it comes to estate planning. Living trusts are very similar to wills in some ways but...
Medicaid is a government healthcare plan available based on need. To determine eligibility, the state will assess your parent's income and assets. For many seniors, their assets will put them over the threshold, making them ineligible for this program. However, New...
Executors have a lot on their plate when it comes to managing an estate plan. For this reason among others, it is crucial for executors to have select traits that make them more suited for the job. But what are these traits? What exactly makes a good executor in the...
