Pedestrians face a wide variety of risks while walking near traffic, especially in certain areas. For example, roads that are very hectic during rush hour or on the weekends are a major concern with regard to pedestrian accidents. Furthermore, there are many factors...
Year: 2020
How do you retain control over your power of attorney?
By creating a power of attorney document, you can invest someone you know and trust with the power to carry out your medical and financial wishes if you should become incapacitated. However, granting this kind of power might give you pause if you do not know the ways...
Is a structured settlement right for you?
If you sustain an injury in a motor vehicle accident, the New York courts may award you compensation for the damages that result. Those include pain and suffering, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, mental anguish and others. Even if your case does not go to trial,...
Creating a will in New York
Each state has its own laws about wills. When you write your will, you must ensure it complies with New York state laws. Review these regulations to confirm that the state will find your will valid and follow its provisions. Purpose of a will New York allows you...
Who does Medicaid cover?
Millions of Americans pay into Medicaid without truly understanding how it works. The most important thing to note is that you do not need to retire to access the benefits. There are several other instances where you might become eligible and need to do some Medicaid...
How a trust can help meet eligibility requirements for Medicaid
An important part of planning for the future is considering how to pay for health care costs as one gets older. Long-term care facilities can eat up savings and assets quickly, leaving even well-off couple struggling to keep up with payments. Medicaid is a program...
Eating behind the wheel; an underappreciated distraction
You take to East Aurora's streets in your vehicle understanding that you face risks from other drivers. Yet you do this assuming that the others on the road around you exercise the same amount of caution you do in avoiding accidents. That caution would almost...
Is an irrevocable trust really irrevocable?
If you have ever thought about leaving a trust behind for your loved ones, you may wonder what an irrevocable trust entails. These trusts typically hold assets while you are alive, meaning you no longer legally own them. They also often protect those assets from costs...
How does probate work in New York?
While planning your estate, you should develop a general understanding of the probate process. After your death, the New York Surrogate's Court in your county will oversee the administration of your estate's assets, taxes and deaths if you have a will. Explore the...
Supporting children through a traumatic experience
Anytime children experience trauma, they are bound to react in different ways depending on influences such as their age, personality and maturity level. When families are involved in a car accident in New York, the resulting trauma may create anxiety, fear and other...