Month: June 2021
What should elder LGBTQ+ know when estate planning?
For many greying LGBTQ+ families, they may have had marriage ceremonies, but never actually become legally married. After all, legal marriage was only available in the U.S. in 2015. Though, for most aspects of their unmarried life, the law may still treat them as...
When does the court have the power to order guardianships?
New Yorkers who are confronted with a situation in which a loved one needs protection and must have help to handle his or her personal needs may be unsure as to what their options are. Guardianships can sound daunting and the legal requirements to get one may appear...
Plan carefully for long term care
A good estate plan doesn't just cover what happens after you are gone. It is also concerned with planning for your future. Part of this involves planning for the possibility that you will need long-term care. Many people build this part of their estate plans around...
Equitable defenses to claims of breach of the fiduciary duty
Serving as a trustee or an estate administrator can be enormously rewarding, but it can also be incredibly stressful. After all, you’re suddenly responsible for investing certain estate assets and managing them in a way that supports the best interests of the estate...