The Importance of a Digital Estate Plan & How to Make One

The Importance of a Digital Estate Plan & How to Make One
The Importance of a Digital Estate Plan & How to Make One
As elder law attorneys we advise our clients every day of the importance of planning ahead. A properly drafted Estate Plan covers all the bases for the management and distribution of your estate in the event you become incapacitated and after your death, but your online assets need to be...
Estate Planning is a Family Affair: What & Why You Need To Tell Your Kids
Estate Planning is a Family Affair: What & Why You Need To Tell Your Kids
If you have taken the steps to prepare an estate plan, or are planning to, it is advisable to take the next step and inform your adult children of the details of your intentions. How much of the estate plan details, with regard to the monetary amount of inheritance is...
Caring for Elderly Individuals Has Become More Expensive Than Raising Children
Caring for Elderly Individuals Has Become More Expensive Than Raising Children
Last week, the United States Department of Agriculture released results of a study that found the cost of raising a child to the age of 18 is approximately $233,610. While that number may seem astronomical to some, the cost of taking care of an elderly parent or loved one regularly...
Caregiver Advocate Brochure Protects Loved Ones with Dementia
Caregiver Advocate Brochure Protects Loved Ones with Dementia
If you care for someone with dementia, you are their Advocate! This is the title of a brochure created by (more…)
Long-Term Care Insurance for Long Island Residents
Long-Term Care Insurance for Long Island Residents
Long-term care insurance is one of the ways to pay for the necessary custodial care that may be required as (more…)
Long Island Estate Planning: Reviewing Trusts
Long Island Estate Planning: Reviewing Trusts
Trusts are used for various financial reasons and can be created for both personal and business purposes. There are living (more…)
Digital Protection for Long Island Seniors
Digital Protection for Long Island Seniors
Now, more than ever before, there is an abundance of important information related to our lives that is stored digitally. (more…)
How to Protect Yourself from IRS Scams: Part II
How to Protect Yourself from IRS Scams: Part II
In a recent blog post, we warned readers about the IRS phone scam and provided tips to prevent yourself from (more…)
Adult Protective Services Keep Long Island Elders Safe
Adult Protective Services Keep Long Island Elders Safe
According to the National Center on Elder Abuse, reliable studies suggest that between 1 and 2 million Americans age 65 (more…)
Long Island Estate Planning: Designate a Beneficiary
Long Island Estate Planning: Designate a Beneficiary
Many people overlook one of the simplest ways to ensure that their assets are transferred as they wish. Designating beneficiaries (more…)