Does My Trust Need an Employer Identification Number (“EIN”)?
Nov 19, 2021
Whether your trust requires its own EIN depends on the type of trust that you have. An EIN, also known as a federal tax ID number, is a nine-digit number that the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) assi...
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Leaving Assets to a Non-Citizen Spouse
Nov 10, 2021
Couples in which both spouses are U.S. citizens receive the benefit of the unlimited marital deduction on federal estate and gift taxes. The idea is that the surviving spouse pays the estate at their...
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Do Grandchildren have Inheritance Rights?
Sep 01, 2021
Lack of planning can result in undesired and unintended consequences. Whether or not to provide for your grandchildren is not a simple yes or no question. Anyone contemplating how to leave assets to g...
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CDPAP: Getting Paid to Take Care of Family
Jul 16, 2021
The Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) allows Medicaid long term care recipients to choose their own home care attendant, including family members, rather than hiring an aide from a...
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What is a Marital Trust?
Jun 23, 2021
A marital trust is a type of irrevocable trust that allows one spouse to transfer assets to a surviving spouse tax free, using the unlimited marital deduction, while providing benefits not available i...
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Should My Parents Give Away their Home to Me?
May 12, 2021
Giving assets away during one’s lifetime is usually done for two reasons. The first is to reduce the value of one’s estate to avoid estate taxes at death. The second is to protect assets in the event ...
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What is a Credit Shelter Trust?
Mar 24, 2021
A credit shelter trust (CST) is an estate planning tool used for married couples to help reduce, if not eliminate, estate tax due at the death of the surviving spouse. Federal Estate Tax The current f...
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Beneficiary Trusts: Creditor Protection using HEMs
Feb 24, 2021
When creating a last will and testament or a living trust, there are certain planning techniques that can be advantageous to those who inherit your assets. One such technique is distributing assets to...
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New York’s New 2021 Power of Attorney
Jan 07, 2021
There is a new simplified power of attorney coming to New York State. A power of attorney is a legal document which appoints an Agent to act on behalf of the Principal with regards to the Principal’s...
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Immediate Need Medicaid: The Fastest Route to Homecare Services
Dec 16, 2020
Immediate need Medicaid is an expedited application process to receive long term care at home paid for by Medicaid. Unlike the standard Medicaid application process, which can take approximately 6 mon...
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