Our estate planning and elder law legal library covers a variety of topics, from wills and trusts to paying for assisted living and nursing home care. Get the information you need from a source you can trust—experienced New York City estate planning attorneys. We believe everyone should have access to the facts so they can make important decisions to protect their families. Get your questions answered here.
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Estate Planning Survey for Single IndividualsDownload our Estate Planning Survey for single individuals to help organize your assets, plan for the future, and secure your legacy with ease.
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Estate Planning Survey for Married CouplesDownload our Estate Planning Survey for Married Couples to assess your needs and start planning your family's future with confidence and clarity.
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Medicaid Application ChecklistGet our Medicaid Application Checklist PDF to ensure you have all the required documents and details for a smooth Medicaid application process in New York.
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Medicaid QuestionaireGet our Medicaid Questionnaire to gather the essential information and documents needed for your Medicaid application in New York. Start your preparation today!
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What Article 81 Guardians Need to Know About Medicaid PlanningGuardians usually have the power to apply for Medicaid benefits on their ward’s behalf, but meeting income and asset limits could be difficult.
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How Estate Plans Minimize Risk to a Vacation PropertyIf you own a vacation property, your estate plan will likely need to include more than a last will and testament. Our Brooklyn estate planning lawyers explain.
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Making Sense of Medicaid’s Rules for Retirement AccountsIn New York, retirement accounts don’t affect Medicaid eligibility if they are in payout status and you are receiving your required minimum distributions.
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Why International Couples Can’t Afford to Overlook Their Estate PlansNon-U.S. citizen spouses have most of the same inheritance rights as American citizens, but they could lose big when it comes to the federal estate tax.
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DNR Orders Protect You When You’re Incapacitated, but You Still Need an Estate PlanDo-not-resuscitate orders give you an opportunity to make an informed decision about your health. However, these documents can’t replace an estate plan.
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Mistakes to Avoid When Setting up an Asset Protection TrustAsset protection trusts could help you keep assets safe from creditors or protect your Medicaid eligibility. Our lawyers explain pitfalls to avoid.