Young People Should Have an Estate Plan

Today, for a number of reasons, many young people have not created an estate plan. However, it is extremely important that young people, especially couples, begin to plan early on in order to provide for their families, designate a person to make medical and financial decisions on their behalf, and...

In New York State, the Do Not Resuscitate order (DNR) was established in 1985 by a task force then overseen by Governor Mario Cuomo. It was established to resolve legal issues arising out of the refusal to provide end-of-life treatment. A DNR is a medical directive that applies only to...

After a life-long career, individuals look forward to their retirement – a time to relax, enjoy time with loved ones, and explore new interests. However, many retirees will face a similar challenge when they reach their golden age: health care costs. Health care is one of the biggest expenses in...

The round, Formica kitchen table was cluttered with prescription bottles, bowls, pens and a misshapen pile of papers, statements, and (more…)

An Individual Retirement Account (IRA) is a valuable asset to inherit. An IRA is a type of savings account that (more…)

Theft, fraud, misuse of a person’s assets or credit, or use of undue influence to gain control of a person’s (more…)

With Baby Boomers now entering retirement age, there has been and will continue to be a significant rise in the (more…)

The drafting and execution of a Will are unlike other areas of law because it is not immediately legally significant. (more…)

It is all too common for individuals to delay the planning of their estate until later in life. A 2016 (more…)

When deciding whether or not to draft a Last Will and Testament, many individuals believe that their beneficiaries will not (more…)