The Law Offices of Nicole J. Zuvich, P.C. Legal Blog
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 plan for their future. Careful estate planning is critical to ensure a special needs child receives government benefits along without...
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 qualifies for these government benefits. That’s why you may need to engage in effective estate planning if you want to reduce your...
What is undue influence?
Undue influence is a legal term that most people will not come across. It most often surfaces in issues or matters related to probate of one's estate, or estate planning in general. What is it? Why is it a potential problem? And how does one potentially identify the...
How can a divorce affect your will?
Estate planning can feel complex at times. You have many options to choose from, some of which may make more sense at different times of your life. Executing a will is an option many people take advantage of but it does need to be updated from time to time. A divorce...
When is a good time to review and update an estate plan?
There are a variety of different times in the estate planer’s life when they should consider reviewing and updating their estate plan. In addition, to regular and routine reviews of their estate plan, estate planners should know when they should consider taking a...
Can your estate plan handle a financially irresponsible child?
Many Americans seem to have an obsession with spending money they do not have. In fact, according to reporting from CNBC, U.S. households accumulated more than $1 trillion in debt in 2021 alone. For you, though, becoming financially stable has involved working hard...
Why are Millennials increasingly establishing estate plans?
Our readers have likely noticed that estate planning has become a much more popular topic over the last few years. In such turbulent times, often a way that we can take back some semblance of control is through an estate plan. After all, we may not be able to avoid...
How does autism in your family affect your estate plan?
Autism seems to be becoming increasingly common nowadays. In fact, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about one out of every 44 children in the U.S. currently has autism spectrum disorder. In 2000, the number was one in 150. If you...
What is an in terrorem clause in a will?
When you execute a will, your hope is that your final wishes will be carried out in a manner of your choosing. Actions will be taken and assets divided according to your desire, with little to no infighting amongst your beneficiaries. The last thing you want is for...
What is a pet trust and how does one work?
For many people, ensuring their pet will be cared for if something happens for them is important. One way to do that is to consider including a pet trust as part of an estate plan to ensure that the beloved pet will be cared for as the estate planner wishes should...