Have you heard of an ABLE account? Many have not, but the New York ABLE legislation was signed into law in December 2015, providing a new savings plan under the New York Achieving a Better Life Experience program in order to give individuals with special needs the ability to maintain savings without jeopardizing their...
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Important Steps After the Death of Your Spouse
Q: Why do new widows and widowers need to see an estate planning attorney?
If you are married, chances are you have already seen a New York or New Jersey estate planning attorney at some point and created a comprehensive estate plan. As the years went by, and circumstances changed, you might’ve even returned...
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Is My Estate Plan Good Enough?
Did you finally give in and create an estate plan, only to find yourself worrying about whether that plan is sufficient to address all of your needs? Are you wondering if your existing estate plan is really comprehensive enough to meet the diverse needs of your family members, your business, and the changes you...
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Letters of Instruction in Estate Planning
Q: What is a letter of instruction?
For many, making an appointment with a New York or New Jersey estate planning attorney is one of those tasks that never makes it to the top of the to-do list. It lingers there at the bottom of the list or in the back of the mind...
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How the Coronavirus Has Impacted the Rural New York Real Estate Market
Q: Is now the time to move out to the country?
If you’ve always wanted a second home, New York real estate attorneys are seeing more clients taking the plunge now, no doubt in response to the coronavirus pandemic radically changing people’s work and personal goals.
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The Impact of COVID19 on NYC Apartment Rentals
Q: How has COVID-19 affected rentals in the New York City area?
New York and New Jersey real estate attorneys expected the coronavirus quarantines to impact the New York City rental market. Now, several months after the lockdowns began, reports are indicating just how significant the impact has been so far.
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What Is the Difference Between Medicare and Medicaid?
Both Medicare and Medicaid are government-sponsored, taxpayer-funded programs that are intended to help Americans cover the costs associated with healthcare. Additionally, both programs were established back in 1965. With similar-sounding names and the fact that both are intended to cover healthcare costs, many people confuse the two. There are, however, important distinctive qualities between...
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Mortgage Rates Fall to New Lows During COVID-19 Pandemic
It is no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has sent the U.S. economy through a major loop. With businesses closed and restricted and the major uncertainty of the moment, the economy has not fared well. In the midst of the economic downturn, mortgage interest rates have dropped to historic lows. Here’s why.
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The Impact of COVID-19 on NYC Apartment Rentals
Q: How has COVID-19 affected rentals in the New York City area?
New York and New Jersey real estate attorneys expected the coronavirus quarantines to impact the New York City rental market. Now, several months after the lockdowns began, reports are indicating just how significant the impact has been so far.
If you’re considering renting...
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When Should I Review My Estate Plan?
You met with a lawyer and set up your estate plan to protect yourself in case you become incapacitated and to provide for your family. Many people simply stick the documents in a drawer and forget about them, but doing so can cause results you never intended down the road, because of changes in...
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