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Legions of Americans – including many residents across Western New York – readily note the strong utility of a well-considered and drafted estate plan for older persons commanding significant assets. It’s pretty clear, right? Persons of relatively advanced age having...
If you’re among those in New York who have recently lost a loved one, you no doubt understand how difficult it can be to move on in life in the absence of someone dear to you. It's emotionally challenging and may also present difficulties in other aspects of life. If...
Estate planning can be a difficult legal topic to breach with loved ones because it presumes one complicated and uncomfortable fact: the death of the planner. An estate plan is a set of legal tools that direct the disposition of a person’s assets at the time of their...
If you have a loved one who suffers from a physical or mental disability, then you’re probably worried about their future, especially if you provide them with a lot of support. This consideration should definitely be taken into account as you create your estate plan....
If you’ve decided that it’s time to execute a plan to protect your assets, put instructions regarding health care decisions in writing and provide an inheritance for your loved ones, then you’re in a distinct category apart from those in New York and beyond who won’t...
Movie fans in Williamsville, especially fans of the Marvel Universe, were saddened earlier this year to hear of the death of actor Chadwick Boseman due to colon cancer. However, we can learn something about estate planning from his tragic and untimely passing, because...
As year by year passes beyond age 55, you might find yourself thinking about end-of-life issues more often. Especially if you’re now in your 60s or beyond, you may have gathered your adult children at your New York home for a discussion about executing an estate plan....
If you have recently lost a loved one, it may take time to process your grief and learn to move on in life without him or her. Perhaps, like many other people in New York, your parent or grandparent died, and you and your siblings are navigating the probate process....
A will is an important part of a New York resident’s estate plan. It is a legal device that allows an individual to evaluate their property and decide how and to whom they wish it to pass after their death. When a person does not have a will, their property that is...
Long-term care (LTC) refers to a broad spectrum of services that assist an elder with daily activities, such as eating, bathing or running errands. Most people don't realize that these essential services aren't covered by health insurance, disability insurance or...
