Garn-St Germain Depository Institutions Act
Nov 05, 2018
Question: I have created a Medicaid Qualifying Irrevocable Trust and I am attempting to transfer my home to my trust. The bank which holds my mortgage has advised that they do not allow transfers to I...
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Power of Attorney and Statutory Gifts Rider
Sep 24, 2018
The first step to answer this question is to review the Power of Attorney document. A Power of Attorney is only as good as the specific powers listed within the document. Additionally, in New York, in...
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Estate Planning Snowbirds
Aug 27, 2018
We have seen many clients considered, "snowbirds," those who maintain a residence in New York but travel down south during our harsh winters. For our snowbird clients who want to create estate plannin...
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Pet Trusts
Jul 13, 2018
Pets are dependent on their owners and therefore many feel is it their responsibility to arrange for their costs, comfort, and care when they are no longer able to do so themselves. A pet trust is a l...
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Estate Planning for Young Adults
Jun 01, 2018
Young adults may have the misconceived notion that estate planning is only necessary for certain people, such as individuals of a high net worth or those who are aging. However, there are certain docu...
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Pooled Income Trusts
Apr 13, 2018
Question: My parents are in their eighties and live at home together. My mother is in good health; however, I have noticed my father’s health is declining. While my mother is able to assist him in som...
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Article 81 Guardianship
Jan 22, 2018
As a first step it is important to assess your aunt’s mental capacity. Although she requires daily assistance, she may still have the capacity to sign advanced directives such as a Health Care Proxy, ...
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Original Estate Planning Documents
Dec 11, 2017
Regardless of your age, the creation and maintenance of a thorough Estate Plan is essential. An Estate Plan ensures that your needs, your family’s needs, and financial goals are met during your lifeti...
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Durable Power of Attorney
Oct 23, 2017
A Durable Power of Attorney is a document that allows your named agents to make financial decisions on your behalf and assist in taking care of your daily financial obligations. This document will be ...
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