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...
