The New York Family Cottage Limited Liability Company (LLC) operating agreement should address these issues: Do family members have the first right of refusal before the cottage can be transferred to a non-family member or ex-spouse? Will the purchase price be based on an appraisal or a predetermined formula? How is responsibility for the expenses of owning, […]
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Jan
Jan
Knowing that it is time to think about leaving your home can be a very sad time. There is so much that is changing, and you want to know that the best move is for you. How can you protect your home while remaining eligible for Medicaid? What arrangements can be made? Take this information […]
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Oct
Oct
The New York Probate Guide was created to help those who are in probate and proving a will reflects the wishes of the deceased. If you’re administering an estate, this guide provides the information you need to ensure your interests are protected. Contact our Buffalo estate planning lawyers to learn more. What is Probate? Probate […]
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Oct
Oct
*Updated for 2023 No longer being able to offer care to a loved one is tough situation that many must face. If you or a loved one is about to enter a nursing home or need assistance with Medicaid, the New York Medicaid Guide created by our Buffalo Elder Law Attorneys will help you manage […]
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Jun
Jun
Understanding the Process of Probate in Buffalo Download Our Free Probate eBook The process of probate is the involves proving that the will of a deceased person (testator) is in fact his or her will and reflects his or her wishes. The purpose of probate is to prove the validity of the will, have the executor […]
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May
May
Medicaid planning Download Our Free Medicaid eBook Retirement should be an age of few worries. However, after the first few weeks or even years of leisure, travel, and time spent with your family, you may begin to harbor growing concerns about protecting your rights and assets as you age – both for yourself, as you […]
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Apr
Apr
Download Our Free Probate eBook The old adage, “Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me,” applies in most situations, but sometimes you don’t get a chance to learn from your mistakes. This is the case with estate planning. If you write a mistake into your will or fail to take […]
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Feb
Feb
Download Our Free Probate eBook Many people are procrastinators and afraid to face their own mortality. They often fail to properly plan for death, disability and retirement. Clients often tell me that if they knew estate planning was so easy, that they would have done it years ago. Estate planning is often neither complicated nor costly. […]
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Nov
Nov
As a Buffalo Estate Planning Attorney, I recommend that all my clients have a health care proxy and a living will. A health care proxy is a document in which you appoint an agent and an alternate agent to carry out your wishes in the event you become incapacitated. A living will is a document […]