Aging is a sensitive topic for many elderly persons in New York. As such, you may wonder how to start a discussion with your parents without coming across as insensitive or disrespectful. Putting thought into your approach can facilitate a more positive experience for...
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Do your parents need at-home care?
As parents begin to age, it will likely become more notable that average, daily things get harder and harder to do. Maintaining an entire house and living independently can both grow increasingly difficult with time. However, you do not need to send your parents to a...
New York offers important pointers about preparing your will
When you are ready to create your will, remember that the state of New York has specific rules for you to follow. You should also pay attention to one particular tip in order to avoid a misstep that could invalidate this important document. Writing your will A last...
Do you need a healthcare proxy in your 20s?
When you cannot make your own medical decisions because of an illness or injury, a healthcare proxy will determine what happens. This document gives power to an individual who can then make these important choices on your behalf. Of course, it makes sense that older...
What does a supplemental needs trustee do?
Having an adult child who has special needs often requires planning for the future. After all, your child's condition may make it exceedingly difficult both to work and to pay for living expenses. If you are thinking about using your estate plan to provide for your...
Is it time to review your estate plan?
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...
How do you plan your estate after starting a business?
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...
3 key components every estate plan should have
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....
What to address in a living will
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...
How can you choose an executor?
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...
