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If you have a family member or friend who is unable to make decisions or needs care, you may consider guardianship. A guardian is a person appointed by the court to make decisions for another person, called a ward. Guardianship process Guardianship may be necessary...
Dealing with debt is not enjoyable. Many individuals spend much of their adult life attempting to get out of debt. While some debt is understandable and not considered bad debt, such as a home mortgage or student loans, when an individual is overcome with a wide...
After a person dies, their estate goes through probate. You have probably heard of probate but may be unsure of what it is or what the process involves. Perhaps you have heard that you should try to avoid the probate process because it is lengthy and complicated....
Divorce might be the right choice for you. Perhaps you and your spouse have grown apart and you know it is time for your marriage to end. Even knowing divorce is the right choice, it is normal to have anxiety about your divorce, especially when it comes to property or...
Even if you’re healthy now, there’s a significant chance that you’ll need long-term care at some point in the future. In fact, studies have shown that 70% of those age 65 and older will need some form of long-term care. This is a significant number, especially in...
Bankruptcy might be a solution for you if you are drowning in debt that you cannot pay. Before deciding to file for bankruptcy in New York it helps to know the different types of bankruptcy available. There are several different types of bankruptcy, but the two most...
A will specifies who will inherit your property, who will take care of your minor children, who will administer your estate and how your debts and taxes will be paid. The basics You can include any property that you own solely or jointly. You can also include any...
If you are a New York resident and you are going through a divorce, you may wonder how this will affect your estate plan. Divorce can have a significant impact on your will, beneficiary designations, powers of attorney and other estate planning documents. Therefore,...
Estate planning is a personal process and journey with no right path. What works well for one person’s situation may be difficult or impossible for a different person. It also comes with a new litany of estate planning options. Like your tool bag, you may choose one...
Prohibition ended on December 5, 1933, but states, counties, cities and towns are free to make their own decisions regarding the sale of alcohol, and all manner of restrictions persist to this day. The variety of laws across the country regarding who may be permitted...
