On behalf of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP | Oct 29, 2020 | Trusts
For disabled adults, medical care and living expenses can be hard to afford. Fortunately, if your disabled loved one has limited income, he or she may be eligible for certain needs-based government programs. Supplemental Security Income and Medicaid are popular...
On behalf of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP | Oct 21, 2020 | Trusts
As your parents age, you may realize that they need to receive care at home. There are several kinds of home care you can choose from, each with its own advantages. It’s important to understand which kind will be best for your parents in their current...
On behalf of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP | Aug 28, 2020 | Trusts
An estate plan is an important set of legal documents and tools that can help New York state residents identify and distribute their assets upon their death. There is no single right way to prepare an estate plan as all individuals have different needs, preferences,...
by Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP | May 21, 2020 | Trusts, Wills
There are certain events that may change the course of a New York resident’s life. The decision to get married or have kids, the loss of a parent or spouse, or the end of a marriage may all force a person to evaluate the course that they have chosen to pursue. While...
On behalf of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP | Apr 3, 2020 | Trusts
For New Yorkers who are thinking about their estate planning needs, the number of available options can seem overwhelming. Often, they might opt for the simplest solution of a basic will. While this is undoubtedly better than not having a will or any estate planning...
On behalf of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP | Mar 20, 2020 | Trusts
A trust can be a useful estate planning tool and because there are different types of trusts, it is important for estate planners to understand what those different types are and what they can do for them as part of their estate plan. The type of trust that is best...
On behalf of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP | Dec 13, 2019 | Trusts
Your personal decisions are important to you and your family. If you are unable to communicate your financial or medical choices someday, you deserve to know that your values will still guide the future. Unfortunately, without the right legal tools, you might leave...
On behalf of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP | Sep 6, 2019 | Trusts
If you live in or around White Plains, you know that there are multiple nursing home facilities in the area. While they appear similar on the surface, as you dig deeper you’ll find that each facility is unique in its own way. Choosing a nursing home for yourself...
On behalf of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP | Aug 20, 2019 | Trusts
Family members are the ones that are there for you when things are difficult. Unfortunately, being a loving and supportive family member can sometimes require making hard decisions to protect the people whom you care about the most. Many people experience significant...
On behalf of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP | Jul 22, 2019 | Trusts
Deciding that it is time to move an aging loved one into a nursing home is never easy. There can be a lot of guilt that comes with the realization that you can no longer provide all the care your family member needs. You will likely also be concerned about their...
