If you or a loved one is aging, it is possible that you or they will remain healthy and capable of caring for themselves on their own and in the comfort of their own home. It is also very possible that they will not. More and more people are turning to outside care these days when it comes to their elders. If you and your family decide that putting your loved one in a nursing home is the best option, you must be ready for how much it will cost you.
Developing an estate plan is an important step for you and your loved ones. An estate plan will ensure that your wishes are honored, protect your rights, and reduce the amount of taxes your estate will pay. It will also allow you to maximize gifts to your beneficiaries, while simplifying the administration process by avoiding probate. We will help you develop a comprehensive estate plan tailored to your needs
The first step in any business venture is going through the business formation process. We will consider your short and long-term goals in order to help you choose the entity that best suits your needs. Taking a look at liability and tax issues, we will help you explore your full range of business formation options, including, Limited Liability Company (LLC), Limited Liability Partnership (LLP), Corporation
From buying and selling residential properties, to developing commercial buildings, we understand the challenges with creating solid contracts. We can help you with:
Land use, zoning and development
Banking and lending matters
Negotiate real estate contracts
Deal with title insurance
Clear title issues
Work with lenders to get conditions cleared for closing
Handle short sales
Represent buyers of foreclosed properties
Represent individuals going through foreclosure
Stephen E. Diamond is a partner in the law firm of Stenger, Roberts, Davis & Diamond, LLP. He received his Juris Doctorate from Pepperdine University and a Master of Laws in Taxation from the University of Florida. He is admitted to practice in New York, Florida and Massachusetts. He practices primarily in the areas of Estate Planning and Administration, Business Formation and Transactions, Real Estate and Elder Law issues. Mr. Diamond is past Chairman of and current legal counsel to the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce, a past member of the Board of Directors of The Community Foundation of Dutchess County, Legal counsel for Chamber Foundation and a frequent lecturer on the topics of Estate and Retirement planning and Elder Law issues. He previously served his community as Assistant Chief of the Arlington Fire District.
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