If you're going to be out of town for a time on business or vacation or staying with family and are considering listing your home on Airbnb or another vacation rental site, make sure you know the law. New York City has strict regulations involving the rental of homes...
Month: April 2020
You can put an estate plan in place from home
In light of the COVID-19 social distancing restrictions now in place, you and your attorney can now put a comprehensive estate plan in place without leaving your home? This is particularly important for older people who may put off their estate planning because it's...
The sooner you begin Medicaid planning, the better the protection
Too many people don't think about whether they will need Medicaid until they are actually in the situation where they have to apply for Medicaid's income-based medical benefits. This lack of preparation likely reflects the fact that many people don't realize that the...
How your home can impact your custody rights
If you've moved out of your family home following your separation or divorce -- particularly if you've downsized considerably -- you may be concerned that your living accommodations will impact your custody rights. However, you don't have to live in a mansion with...
Here are the answers to 4 common health care proxy questions
You've been thinking about updating your estate plan, and you want to add to it. You already have a will, but something your spouse has been suggesting is that you choose someone to be a health care proxy. You're not sure that you want other people making decisions...