When your financial situation prevents you from affording health care in New York, Medicaid can provide supplemental income for your medical needs. The process of qualifying for Medicaid requires thorough action on your part to verify your situation and establish your...
Year: 2020
How can I choose the right executor for my estate?
Being an executor for a person's estate is a major responsibility. That is why you must make the decision carefully, as the person you choose will be responsible for handling many important tasks. According to Kiplinger, there are certain traits one must have to...
Drunk driving deaths jump in New York
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, drunk driving fatalities across New York State jumped notably from 2017 to 2018. This unnecessary and tragic reality logically makes people wonder what more can or should be done to crack down on and...
Do you have legal grounds to contest a will?
New York residents like you may feel overwhelmed when dealing with estate litigation for the first time. This is particularly true of wills, which often have complex laws even in the best of scenarios. And in the worst of scenarios? You may find yourself facing the...
Securing your digital assets in an estate plan
From online banking to social media identities to cryptocurrencies and more, the digital landscape plays a role in most people's lives in some way shape or form. When creating or updating a robust estate plan, a person should take all digital identities and assets...
Types of driving distractions in your car and on the road
You might know the route to work or your child’s school like the back of your hand. But you still shouldn’t take short or familiar drives shouldn’t without dedicating all your attention to driving. If you find that you are comfortable cruising while balancing an array...
Safety issues for pedestrians in New York
Pedestrians know they must pay special attention to their safety as drivers may not always see or pay attention to them. While vehicle technologies advance and many focus on improving safety or preventing accidents, it seems that pedestrians have yet to benefit from...
5 estate planning myths
Proper estate planning allows you to make personalized, informed decisions about your finances, health and other goals. You can look after yourself and your family, all while meeting your financial goals. You can avoid mistakes and instead make informed decisions...
When should I update my will?
The last will and testament is an essential aspect of most estate plans. Creating a decisive, legally binding document ensures your last wishes are honored and your family receives a share of your state. While will creation is crucial, keeping the document updated is...
Detailing New York’s rules for intestate succession
It goes without saying that a great deal of emotion accompanies the death of a loved one in New York. Yet while most of that may be grief, there may also be a fair deal of tension felt amongst you and others who may stand to benefit from the decedent's estate. You may...