Why Do You Need a Power of Attorney
This video explains in simple language what is a Power of Attorney, why everyone over 18 years of age needs one, and who to name as your agent.
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3 Tests You Must Pass to Qualify for Medicaid Home Care in New York
It is complicated to qualify for Medicaid in New York. You must pass the health care test, the asset test and the income test.
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Can you qualify for Medicaid if you have a large Retirement Account?
Most people think they won't be able to qualify for long term care Medicaid in New York if they have money in a retirement account, such as 401K or an IRA. If they live in New York - they are wrong! You can save your retirement assets, use the income and...
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Should you use LegalZoom to do your estate planning?
Most people think that estate planning is easy and they can do it themselves through one of the DIY websites. Is that really such a good idea? Contact Sverdlov Law at 212-709-8112 or ksverdlov@sverdlovlaw.com to learn more or set up a consultation here: https://calendly.com/katyasverdlov
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Do You Need a New Will if You Just Had a Child? Do you need more than a Will?
Life comes at us fast, and we need to be prepared. There's no telling when tragedy will strike, so having an up-to-date will in place is imperative in ensuring your assets are distributed according to your wishes.
Wills need to change as our lives do. Having a child is a significant life event and will significantly...
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7 Tips for Keeping Trusts Flexible in a Rapidly Changing World
One hundred years ago there were no commercial airplanes, women couldn't vote, the average family had 5 children, divorce was rare, children born outside of marriage had no inheritance rights, and surrogacy was virtually unheard of. In 2019 we have same-sex marriage, flexible gender identity, assisted reproductive technologies, digital assets, cryptocurrencies and an epidemic...
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A To-do List To Protect The Identity Of A Loved One Who Passed Away
A to-do list to protect the identity of a loved one who passed away
Unfortunately, identity theft is rampant and it doesn’t only involve the living.
1. Contact Social Security and inform them of the death. Often the funeral home or a hospital will do it for you, but double check it to...
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Celebrity Estate Planning Mistakes That Everyone Can Learn From
James Gandolfini: No Need to Pay Extra Taxes
The actor and producer most renowned for his role as mafia boss Tony Soprano left only 20% of the estate to his wife. The remainder was left to his children, friends, and relatives. Since his estate was above the estate tax threshold, the result was...
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