Estate planning often prioritizes the legacy someone leaves when they die, but people can draft an assortment of documents that achieve a number of different goals. Often, people plan for their financial and medical needs during retirement in addition to providing...
For some people, divorce involves angry discussions across the kitchen table followed by embarrassing revelations in court. As such, most people think of litigated proceedings when picturing a New York divorce. However, those who have decided to end a marriage do not...
Although many older adults in New York eventually require Medicaid benefits to pay for long-term care, many people fail to actively plan to qualify for those benefits. They operate under the assumption that they can meet the necessary standards to qualify if they need...
People often enter the United States for educational or employment opportunities. They can sometimes qualify for green cards if they stay in the country for years and develop their relationships in the United States. There are also visa programs that focus on family...
The law in New York establishes a few situations in which people can request guardianship. Article 81 grants concerned adults the option of seeking legal authority over someone struggling with health issues or cognitive decline. Someone who becomes a guardian of an...
Some immigrants dream of becoming United States citizens. Others just want to obtain a green card. A green card makes someone a lawful permanent resident, which means that they can potentially stay in the United States for the rest of their life. Permanent residents...
Accidents happen all the time, whether due to a slip and fall, a car accident or something else. A bad accident can absolutely upend your life, affecting your ability to function normally for a long time – possibly permanently. How do you ever put a dollar value on...
In healthcare and financial planning, Medicaid stands as a pillar of support for those in need. With its wide-ranging coverage, Medicaid has been a lifeline for countless individuals and families. This government assistance program provides medical coverage to...
An individual's estate plan determines their legacy and can have a major influence on how other people remember them. The resources that they leave for other people and charitable causes can have a lasting impact on the world, and the instructions that they provide...
In our private property system, having your name on something is a mark of pride and accomplishment. Owning your own home and car are part of the classic American dream. These assets also make up part of the legacy you will pass on to your spouse or children in your...
