THE PROBATE PROBLEM May 24, 2013 Types of Probate Living Probate : Living probate occurs when you are still alive, however, unable to make decisions because you’ve been incapacitated by a mental or physical disability. This is a special concern for Americans over the age of 65. Today, Americans are living longer, and have higher chances of […]
What You Need to Know About Bicycle Accidents in NYC
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BICYCLE ACCIDENTS IN NYC Bike accidents happen in New York more than you might think Riding a bicycle can be a convenient, efficient and healthy way to navigate life in New York City. However, the city’s traffic congestion can make riding a bit more perilous than in other parts […]
What is Estate Planning?
WHAT IS ESTATE PLANNING? Aug 7, 2013 An Estate Plan is a set of instructions to carry out the owner’s intentions for distribution of his or her wealth. The idea of transferring one’s wealth after death is a long American tradition, and a well-established legal right. One of the basic purposes of law in America […]
Tips to Help New Yorkers Share the Road Safely with Big Rigs
TIPS TO HELP NEW YORKERS SHARE THE ROAD SAFELY WITH BIG RIGS New York drivers may reduce their risk of truck accidents by knowing how to pass and follow trucks, recognize blind spots and avoid intersection collisions. Large truck accidents affect thousands of drivers in Forest Hills and other areas in New York each year. […]
The Probate Problem
THE PROBATE PROBLEM May 24, 2013 Types of Probate Living Probate : Living probate occurs when you are still alive, however, unable to make decisions because you’ve been incapacitated by a mental or physical disability. This is a special concern for Americans over the age of 65. Today, Americans are living longer, and have higher chances of […]
The Danger of Dying Without Any Estate Planning in Place
THE DANGER OF DYING WITHOUT ANY ESTATE PLANNING IN PLACE May 17, 2013 The state of New York will be $40 million dollars richer thanks to Roman Blum a millionaire real estate developer and Holocaust survivor who died without a will or any sort of estate plan in place. Mr. Blum was childless and his […]
The Benefits of Estate Planning
THE BENEFITS OF ESTATE PLANNING May 20, 2013 The Benefits of Estate Planning Safeguarding Your Children Estate planning allows you to safeguard your children including those from previous marriages and those with special needs. Trust provisions can prevent children from spending their inheritance money unwisely. This is especially crucial for children who may not have experience […]
Special Needs Trust Estate Planning in Forest Hills, NY
SPECIAL NEEDS TRUST- ESTATE PLANNING IN FOREST HILLS, NY Jun 21, 2013 The Importance of Establishing a Special Needs Trust In the absence of a Special Needs Trust if the disabled individual inherits money or property, governmental benefits can be reduced or eliminated altogether as the individual has more than the permissible amount to qualify […]
Reducing Drunk Driving Among Truckers Goal of New Effort
REDUCING DRUNK DRIVING AMONG TRUCKERS GOAL OF NEW EFFORT New York drivers should learn about how the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is working to reduce impaired operation among commercial drivers. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration maintains highway accident statistics at the national, state and county level. New Yorkers can look to the NHTSA […]
Medicaid Planning with an Elder Law Attorney
MEDICAID PLANNING WITH AN ELDER LAW ATTORNEY Jun 5, 2013 Nursing homes are a real possibility for older Americans and depending on where you live nursing homes can cost upwards of $50,000 a year. In New York the cost is estimated to be around $136,000 annually. In order to qualify for Medicaid you must cover […]
How a Revocable Living Trust Help You Avoid Guardianship or Conservatorship
HOW A REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST HELP YOU AVOID GUARDIANSHIP OR CONSERVATORSHIP Jun 19, 2013 How a Revocable Living Trust help you avoid Guardianship or Conservatorship What is Guardianship? A guardianship is when in the absence of legal documents such as a Revocable Living Trust, living will, or power of attorney the court appoints a person […]