Nicole J. Zuvich
Looking at estate taxes in New York
You have to take a variety of issues into consideration when setting up an estate plan, whether you need to figure out who to place in...
Law Office of Nicole J. Zuvich Blog
This Blog page will contain timely articles and our thoughts on interesting topics including estate planning, elder law, and Medicaid planning.
We will be updating this page as appropriate.
Nicole J. Zuvich
- Jul 31
- 2 min
How to qualify for Medicaid to pay for long-term care
The Department of Human Services states that most adults over 65 can benefit from long-term care services and support. Many adults worry...
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Nicole J. Zuvich
- Jul 26
- 2 min
Can you ease your loved one into a care facility?
Deciding to move your loved one into a care facility in New York might cause uncertainty and even guilt. However, this transition might...
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Nicole J. Zuvich
- Jul 14
- 2 min
The important duties of an executor during probate
When someone dies with a will in New York, the estate goes through probate. This is a legal process that validates the will and...
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Nicole J. Zuvich
- Jul 10
- 1 min
What should you focus on during estate plan reviews?
Your maintenance of an estate plan does not simply end after the creation of the plan itself. Since this plan must accurately reflect...
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Nicole J. Zuvich
- Jul 6
- 2 min
How can establishing a trust help your special needs loved one?
If you have a child, sibling or other family member with special needs, you want to provide further assistance without jeopardizing the...
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Nicole J. Zuvich
- Jun 29
- 2 min
What to include in a pet trust
For many of us, our pets are our family. For that reason, you may want to include a pet trust as part of your estate plan to ensure your...
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Nicole J. Zuvich
- Jun 27
- 1 min
What are your options for long-term care?
Whether you make the plan for yourself or for another loved one facing his or her later years, it is important to understand what options...
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Nicole J. Zuvich
- Jun 18
- 1 min
Do funeral expenses count toward spend-down strategies?
When it comes to qualifying for Medicaid, there are ways to meet the maximum income requirements even if you or your loved one receive...
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Nicole J. Zuvich
- Jun 7
- 2 min
Include these 3 components in a simple estate plan
Many people across New York do not create estate plans until a major life event, such as a marriage or the birth of a child, prompts them...
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Nicole J. Zuvich
- Jun 3
- 2 min
Why would I want to set up a trust?
When couples in New York and elsewhere decide to start a family, life becomes too hectic to plan too far ahead. It’s only when one parent...
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Nicole J. Zuvich
- Jun 2
- 2 min
What is a spendthrift trust?
Planning for the future by creating trusts for your beneficiaries can offer you peace of mind regarding the distribution of assets, but...
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Nicole J. Zuvich
- Jun 2
- 2 min
What is an Article 81 guardianship in New York?
In New York, it is important to be prepared for the unexpected. In some cases, that is a positive. In others, it is not so pleasant....
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Nicole J. Zuvich
- May 23
- 1 min
4 considerations for choosing a health care proxy
A health care proxy is a person you designate to make medical decisions for you in the event that you become incapacitated and cannot...
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Nicole J. Zuvich
- May 6
- 1 min
Long-term care options for your family to consider
As one of the largest generations by population, the Baby Boomers are between 58 and 76 years old. This means more of them may require...
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Nicole J. Zuvich
- May 4
- 2 min
Should your college-aged child have an estate plan?
Sending your child off to college is a bittersweet moment. You are proud of the adult they have become but they are still the child that...
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Nicole J. Zuvich
- May 2
- 3 min
Why we put off estate planning for too long
Although we all know that no one lives forever, people have differing views on what is the best path forward for managing their worldly...
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Nicole J. Zuvich
- Apr 21
- 1 min
How much do your adult kids need to know about your estate plan?
If you have adult children, you may have experienced some role reversals in the past few years. While you certainly appreciate your kids’...
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Nicole J. Zuvich
- Apr 20
- 2 min
Estate planning for families with children with special needs
Many families in the Garden City area have a child with special needs. When you have a child with special needs it is crucial that you...
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Nicole J. Zuvich
- Apr 19
- 3 min
Do you know about the Medicaid Home Care Coordinator?
Medicaid benefits can be crucial as you age, covering a massive part of your needed medical care and treatment. Yet, not everyone...
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