You might think that either you or your parents will pay for the nursing home care they may need. Unless your family is independently wealthy, you will experience severe sticker shock if you attempt this route. You might think that government programs will provide for...

You worked hard over the years, planning and getting ready for the life of a retiree. Before you retire, you might want to make sure you don’t fall victim to these six tax mistakes that can destroy your chances of financial independence and a comfortable retirement....

With the coronavirus pandemic impacting the health and safety of our loved ones, it is imperative, even more now than ever, to have an estate plan in place. And if you currently have one, it wouldn’t hurt to review it to make sure everything is in order. COVID-19 is...

As your parents get older, you probably will start thinking about their future and how well they have planned for aging. One conversation that may seem daunting to have with them is whether they have a comprehensive estate plan or if they still need to complete a...

Losing a parent can be one of the most difficult things you may ever go through. In addition to the emotional toll the loss of a parent can take, you may also have to work through a number of estate planning and probate-related matters. If your parents failed to make...

One of the most essential components of any estate plan involves giving someone power of attorney. This right gives an individual the right to make legal and medical decisions on your behalf if you ever become incapable of making them independently. Despite its...

When looking at nursing homes for your loved one, you consider a variety of factors. You want to feel confident that Mom or Dad will feel comfortable and receive the best care. To this end, one important question you should ask is how the staff treats residents who...

Numerous documents make up an estate plan. One mistake many New Yorkers make is they assume they only need a will when, in actuality, they need a lot more paperwork to properly pass on assets to loved ones. Over a lifetime, someone may marry multiple times. These...