Estate Planning

The decision to place your money and assets into an irrevocable trust is a serious one. That's because you will not be able to modify, change or revoke your irrevocable trust after you have created and funded it. The assets will be managed the way you've instructed...

Living wills are important documents that you should understand thoroughly. These documents, also known as a directive to physicians or health care directives, contain your wishes for what you'd like to see happen if you're injured and unable to express your opinions...

You might think that only wealthy people need to create an estate plan, but that thought can end up harming you and your family in the long run. Every adult, regardless of age or social status, should have an estate plan in place. An estate plan requires more than...

It doesn't matter how old you are -- a catastrophic medical condition could render you incapacitated in a heartbeat. However, the older we get, the more likely such a health problem will develop. As we age, we're more susceptible to suffering from a stroke or heart...

The majority of New York residents don't have a large amount of savings or assets to plan their estates around. However, estate planning is not just for the Rockefellers of the world. Estate planning can simply be about protecting the equity of your home and trying to...

You worked hard for the assets you've accumulated. The last thing you need is to lose your assets because you need medical treatment or long-term nursing care. Your estate plan can help to keep your assets protected as long as you take appropriate steps. Consider...

Elder law attorney Anthony J. Enea, managing partner at Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP, has been named the Best Lawyers® 2017 Trusts and Estates "Lawyer of the Year" in White Plains. He has also been selected by his peers for inclusion in the 23rd edition of...

According to the 2015-16 APPA National Pet Owners Survey by the American Pet Products Association, approximately 65% of all households in the United States have a pet. Along with pet ownership comes the responsibility of ensuring your companion animal's care and...

Westchester elder law attorney Anthony J. Enea of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP in White Plains, N.Y. recently addressed estate and elder law issues affecting property owners at the New York State Bar Association's (NYSBA) 2016 Senior Lawyers Section Annual...

When recommending the purchase of long-term care insurance ("LTCI") to my clients, the most often heard response has historically been, "I don't want to have to pay the premiums for the rest of my life." For many 55 to 70 year olds, a potentially lengthy premium...