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Grandparents and Estate Planning: How To Protect Your Grandchildren’s Future
As a grandparent, you’ve probably spent countless hours doting on your grandchildren, showering them with love, and creating precious memories. But have you considered how you can continue to support and protect them long after you’re gone? As an estate planning lawyer, I’ve seen firsthand how grandparents can play a…

Expect the Unexpected: A Special Needs Lawyer’s Guide to Contingency Planning
As parents of children or adults with special needs, we often find ourselves lost in thought about their future. We picture a world where they’re safe, happy, and well-cared for, even when we cannot guide them. But here’s a hard truth many of us have faced: sometimes, despite our best…

How to Prevent Your Kids from Fighting Over Your Care
Have you ever thought, “I love my children, but when it comes to my future care, they’ll probably end up in a battle royale”? You’re not alone. As a will lawyer, I’ve seen countless families grapple with this concern. Many of us dread addressing the elephant in the room: what…

What to Know When Including Raw Land in Your Estate Plan
Owning undeveloped land can be an exciting investment, full of potential and possibilities. However, when it comes to including this asset in your estate plan, there are unique considerations to remember. As an estate lawyer, I often work with clients to ensure their raw land is adequately addressed in their…

The Dynamic Duo of Your Financial Future: How Estate Planning Lawyers and Financial Advisors Collaborate
When you decide it’s time to get serious about your future, you might be surprised to learn that you need not one but two professionals in your corner: an estate planning lawyer and a financial advisor. Many assume these roles are interchangeable or that one professional can handle it all.…

Protecting Your Home (and Your Heart) in Later-Life Marriages
Finding love later in life is a beautiful thing. But sometimes, the realities of life and past decisions can throw a wrench into the fairy tale. A common scenario I encounter as a New York estate lawyer involves couples where one spouse moves into a home owned by the other’s…