As difficult and emotionally taxing as it might be to imagine, there may come a time when you or your parent is not able to manage major life decisions. For example, if your parents become incapacitated, who will make their medical decisions? It is comforting to know that there are some legal documents that you...Read More

Many attorneys and legal services can help people in the areas of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate, and more. Before you understand why you may need a good living trust document, you need a sound understanding of what a living trust is. A living trust in layman’s term is simply a contract that you...Read More

Introduction While abuse comes in many forms, elders are prone to serious problem of financial abuse. Estate planning is a process that can create a comprehensive plan for the elders to plan their assets and finances. If you are an elder, you can even decide whom your assets must go to upon or demise. You...Read More

Introduction If you’re wondering whether it takes a long or short time for the probate to last in New York, then you’ll find that the answer is not black and white. In fact, it can take from months to years for the court proceedings of probate to resolve. And the financial burden rests on the...Read More

Introduction In Queens, NY, you’d be surprised how many people overlook or put off their estate planning each year. Estate planning can often seem intimidating, and if you have no legal assistance, drafting and maintaining a proper estate plan is bound to be overwhelming. But in 2021, estate planning doesn’t have to be a tumultuous...Read More

Introduction Estate planning refers to making all the relevant arrangements to your estate and possessions, whether it’s long-term medical treatment or unexpected departure. Think of estate planning as a way to make sure only the right person gets complete control over your financial (and health) decisions. In Queens, “estate” can include vehicles, land properties, investments,...Read More

Introduction Estate planning refers to making all the relevant arrangements to your estate and possessions, whether it’s long-term medical treatment or unexpected departure. Think of estate planning as a way to make sure only the right person gets complete control over your financial (and health) decisions. In Queens, “estate” can include vehicles, land properties, investments,...Read More

Introduction With the roll out of the COVID-19 vaccination, it looks like the world will hopefully get back to normal. With basic social distancing practices still in place – now might just be the perfect time to create and follow an estate planning checklist. From Long Island to Astoria, the need to draft an estate...Read More

Introduction According to the American Bar Association, people should update their POA documents regularly. A POA or power of attorney is essentially a legal document that leaves an attorney or agent the power to represent another person. It is crucial to understand that the attorney can have limited or broad legal authority to roll out...Read More

Introduction In these tumultuous and uncertain times, estate planning should be one of your top priorities. The importance of estate planning ahead of time boils down to one purpose; to ensure that you and your loved ones receive prompt protection. Contrary to misguided misconception, you don’t necessarily need a significant chunk of assets to think...Read More