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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.
If you are approaching the estate planning process, there are a number of different topics that you need to take into consideration, such as finding the most practical type of estate plan and deciding how to divide your assets among beneficiaries. If you have...
If you do not have an estate plan yet, you are not alone. According to Gallup News, only 46% of adults have a will. Younger people are less likely to have one than older people. Only 20% of people age 18 to 29 years old and 36% of people 30 to 49 years old have a...
Most people will need long-term care at some point in their lives. The older you get, the more likely you are to contract cancer or Alzheimer's disease. You could also have a stroke or arthritis. About 70 percent of those who are 65 or older will eventually need...
A serious accident or unexpected illness can strike anyone at any time, regardless of age. If you should become incapacitated and unable to speak for yourself, who would take charge of your healthcare needs or financial affairs? The advance directive An advance...
Most prospective clients who come to us here at Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP expecting that there are some expenses relative to their estate plans that they cannot avoid. Estate taxes typically rank among these. Yet will one's estate inevitably face an estate...
Having to plan a funeral for a loved one is an emotional experience. Family members are often unprepared for this responsibility. Funeral planning contributes to the stress and sorrow of a loved one’s passing, and it can exacerbate family relationships that were...
If you are caring for someone you love with special needs, you may consider how a trust can help at some point. The purpose of a trust established for someone with special needs is to manage assets outside of the government benefits he or she receives. There are three...
It is often difficult to think about a time when your parents can no longer care for themselves in a way that keeps them healthy, especially when they gave so much time and love to raise you. The National Institute on Aging notes that many older individuals fail to...
