Planning for Your Passing: Pet Edition

Traditionally, upon a person’s passing, they had limited options and methods to ensure their pet was cared for after the owner’s death...

Apr 15

Effectuating an Estate Plan During the COVID-19 Pandemic

As COVID-19 continues to spread across the United States, citizens and businesses are being forced to change their daily routines. Estate...

Mar 30

Deferred Payments During COVID-19

On Saturday, March 21, 2020, Monroe County Executive Adam Bello announced that the due date for county residents’ third installment of...

Jan 10

The Secure Act & Retirement Accounts: Time to Revisit Your Estate Plan

In the final days of 2019, the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act was signed into law.

Oct 16, 2019

Financial Security After Divorce

Jason Livingston discusses the important legal measures to be taken for older adult divorces.

Aug 28, 2018

I-N-T-E-S-T-A-T-E, Find Out What It Could Mean For You!

When a person dies without a Last Will and Testament (“Will”), it is said that the individual (“Decedent”) died “Intestate”.

Oct 18, 2017

New York State Partnership Plan: How Will This Affect You and Your Estate Plan?

This article will discuss the basics of a New York State Partnership Plan Long Term Care Insurance Policy.

Oct 10, 2017

Medicaid Trust versus Life Estate – Which One Should You Choose?

This article will discuss the differences between a Medicaid Trust and a life estate deed to protect real property from long-term care costs

Sep 29, 2017

Probate Assets vs. Non-Probate Assets – What is the Difference?

Probate is the legal process that takes place after a person’s death.

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