Estate Planning Isn’t Just For The Elderly
When planning long-term care, many people focus solely on spending their money to pay for their care. However, several other financial instruments and strategies can be just as effective and more cost efficient. Expanding your financial planning toolkit offers...
Welcoming your first child into the world or standing in the new home you have dreamt of for years marks the beginning of new, exciting chapters in your life. With these big steps, you might find yourself thinking about how to keep your family safe and secure for...
When it comes to caring for a loved one with special needs, you may face unique challenges. These can range from looking after their everyday needs to planning long-term care. It's natural to worry about their future when you're no longer there to support them....
Newly married couples are on an exciting journey towards a lifetime together. While discussing end-of-life matters might not be the most romantic in your honeymoon phase, it is a crucial step to building a secure future together. No one knows what the future holds....
Guardianship plays an important role in estate planning and can significantly shape the inheritance process. Understanding how guardianship can influence these areas is key for anyone involved in planning an estate or managing the affairs of an incapacitated adult....
A health care proxy is an arrangement where you can appoint another person to make medical decisions on your behalf during specific situations. This person is your health care agent, someone who will help enforce your wishes and preferences when you are unable to make...
It is with great pleasure that I announce that 2024 is the 20th anniversary of the formation of . The firm was founded by yours truly, Richard A. Scanlan, Esq., and George A. Sirignano, Jr., Esq. – two gentleman and excellent attorneys and...
A trust can be a vital component of an estate plan, considering how it can offer control and privacy when making asset distribution arrangements. As is, it can be effective enough to enforce anyone's wishes over their estate. However, it can become more functional if...
Adults in their 20s and 30s tend to focus on building their careers and accumulating savings. Once they attain stability, they may start to buy properties and make investments. While the future seems promising for them, it is also uncertain. Therefore, young adults...
Long-term care encompasses the support services that individuals may need as they age or if they have a disability or chronic illness that requires assistance with everyday activities. In New York, these costs can be substantial, making early planning a crucial step...