When you have a disabled loved one, providing for their future needs can be difficult. You want to leave your assets behind to help them live a happier, more fulfilled life. However, you also don’t want to interfere with their access to certain need-based benefits,...
Month: February 2022
Is an uncontested divorce right for you?
When a marriage ends, there are two main routes a couple can take -- either a contested or an uncontested divorce. What’s the difference? Well, a contested divorce is what most people think of when they picture a couple battling it out in court over everything from...
Can you keep your inheritance in a New York divorce?
If you are planning to file for divorce, you may wonder if it will jeopardize your family inheritance. New York follows the equitable distribution model when dividing marital property. In general, this means that separate property, such as an inheritance from a family...
Who will handle your money if you’re incapacitated?
Your estate plan lets your loved ones know what you want to happen to your assets when you pass away. There are also various aspects of your plan that can take care of matters while you are still living. When you create your estate plan, you should establish power of...