Estate planning is an important part of getting your affairs in order. During the estate planning process, you’ll need to decide if you want a will or trust. Look at some reasons why you might need a living trust. Then, you can hire a trust...

When someone needs nursing home care or has extensive medical expenses that he/she cannot afford, Medicaid may provide benefits/services not covered by Medicare. Medicaid is a joint federal-state program. Each state has its own Medicaid rules that...

A trust is a separate legal entity whose “rules of the road” are governed by a trust document or trust agreement. A trust is managed by a trustee, who can be a family member or an independent person or financial...

In today’s competitive job market, many employers require employees to sign a non-compete agreement or include non-compete provisions in employment agreements as a condition of employment. For employers, non-competes have a role in protecting...

Rarely a week goes by without a call that goes like this: “I used an online service to prepare my will. Can I make an appointment to have you read it over to make sure it’s right and then have it signed?” SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION...

If you’ve been fortunate to own an out-of-state  vacation home – maybe in Florida, Vermont, Cape Cod or Maine, estate planning is essential if you’re a NY resident.  Real estate is always probated or transferred pursuant to...