Partner Content: The Final Act: Medical Aid In Dying Legislation Passes In New York

Despite opposition from religious leaders and certain patient advocate groups, NY has joined the growing list of states that allow a terminally ill, mentally competent adult to end their life […] Read more »

What’s the Difference Between a Health Care Proxy, a Living Will, and a Do-Not-Resuscitate Order?

There is often a great deal of confusion surrounding the Health Care Proxy (HCP), the Living Will (LW), and the Do-Not-Resuscitate (DNR) Order. It is crucial to understand what each […] Read more »

The Top 3 Reasons a Revocable Living Trust Should Be the Center of Your Estate Plan

When one creates an estate plan, a “simple” Last Will and Testament (LWT) is frequently the document that first comes to mind. The concept of creating and funding a trust, […] Read more »

Considering St. Augustine School for a Catholic Education, For one Family the Decision was as Simple as ABC…

Ossining’s St. Augustine Catholic School is now enrolling for its’ 26-27 school year.  If you’re considering a Catholic education at St. Augustine School, allow me to share our family’s process […] Read more »

Remember the Alamo! (And The NY Estate Tax)

The passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in July 2025 permanently increased the federal estate and gift tax (FEGT) exemption to $15M per person beginning on January 1, […] Read more »

Partner Content: To Gift or Not To Gift?

With the holidays around the corner, now is a prime time to consider whether gifting makes sense for you, and if so, to whom said gifts should be made and […] Read more »

Is Your Power of Attorney Up To Par?

When it comes to estate planning (EP), the focus is often on the Last Will and Testament. Yet, one could easily argue the Power of Attorney (POA) is just as […] Read more »

Financial Focus: 529 Education Savings Plans: More Flexible Than You Think

Planning for your child’s education can feel overwhelming, but a 529 education savings plan offers a powerful way to build a financial foundation for their educational future. One in 4 […] Read more »

Partner Content: No Small Feat with The Big Beautiful Bill

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), which was signed into law by President Trump in 2018, increased the federal estate and gift tax (FEGT) exemption amount from $5 million […] Read more »

Revisiting Your Estate Plan During Those Hazy Lazy Days Of Summer

When work slows down, the kids are away at camp, and those long hazy lazy days of summer set in, it’s the perfect time to revisit your estate plan. In […] Read more »