Advances in medicine have led to people living longer and more independently even into their 80s and beyond. New housing concepts have emerged to meet the changing needs of seniors, with one of the most popular being...
The Benefits of a Revocable Living Trust
Revocable living trusts and last wills are two commonly used estate planning tools. Wills and trusts both have their place in estate planning, but revocable living trusts offer some benefits that a last will and testament cannot....
Estate Planning Under the New Tax Code
The new tax bill went into effect on January 1, 2018. Several major tax provisions will change under the tax reform bill and these alterations will have an impact on the field of estate planning as well as...
Negotiating Your New Home
Negotiating the purchase of a new home is an art. As a buyer, when you fall in love with a home, your first instinct may be to offer full price. However, jumping right to the list price, or even over, without...
Estate Planning Tips for Unmarried Couples
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Doctors Troubled Over Man’s ‘Do Not Resuscitate’ Tattoo
One man’s tattoo recently left a team of Miami doctors with a confusing ethical dilemma. A 70-year-old man was taken to a Miami hospital, where doctors discovered that he had a large chest tattoo that stated “Do Not Resuscitate.”...
The Housing Market Could Be Affected by New Tax Bill
As the tax reform bill pushes towards passage, many people across America are concerned with how the new tax plan may impact their lives and finances. One of the top questions is how the controversial bill will affect the housing market. Recently,...
Don’t Forget the Intangibles in Your Estate Plan
Estate planning usually revolves around the ever important transference of your assets to your spouse, children, and other loved ones. It is critically important that you prepare your estate to eventually be passed down to your heirs. Without such planning,...
Landlord-Tenant Disputes: Nonpayment of Rent
As a landlord, you expect that your tenant will pay you rent on or before the day it is due. Late rent could impact your finances. Legally, New York tenants have the right to take action if the...