Consider this scenario: A teacher of 30 years and mother of three passes away at age 58. She leaves behind a modest home, a retirement account and cherished family heirlooms […] Read more »
Medicaid is a valuable resource to consider when faced with the prospect of financing the cost of long-term care. Yet, many are under the impression that Medicaid is only available […] Read more »
More than ever before, investors are inundated with news alerts and headlines on market-moving events. The 24/7 news cycle, social media and technology have allowed global headlines to be accessible […] Read more »
The Irrevocable Medicaid Asset Protection Trust (MAPT) is regularly used by elder law attorneys to protect one’s assets from the cost of long-term care. The transfer of assets to a […] Read more »
Over 56 years ago, the first inaugural Earth Day event occurred in the United States. What started as a small protest for the environment has since grown to reach 193 countries and over 1 billion people. The […] Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
