When you are wealthy, it's vital that you plan for your death. Your estate is valuable, and you want to make sure as much of that estate as possible goes to the people or causes you want to see benefit from your hard work. Regardless of your wealth, everyone should...
Month: September 2017
3 ways to avoid the probate process
On Behalf of Salem Shor & Saperstein, LLP | Sep 21, 2017 | Probate/estate Administration
Probate can be a long process, so it's best if you're able to avoid it. Probate can take months or years to be resolved, and it can cost thousands of dollars. The longer it takes, the more it will cost overall. When someone leaves behind assets for heirs, that...
Why should you work with an elder law attorney?
On Behalf of Salem Shor & Saperstein, LLP | Sep 14, 2017 | Elder Law
As you age, you may find you have specific legal needs. In those cases, it may be in your best interests to work with an elder law attorney. An elder law attorney is experienced in the needs that elderly people and their advocates may have. They are familiar with...
Do I make too much income to qualify for Medicaid?
On Behalf of Salem Shor & Saperstein, LLP | Sep 11, 2017 | Blog
Older adults in New York may be concerned about paying for rising medical costs. As people age, they naturally require more medical care and treatments. They may be on daily medications necessary to maintain their health. All of this can get quite costly. Luckily,...
Creating an estate plan is a must for women of all ages
On Behalf of Salem Shor & Saperstein, LLP | Sep 8, 2017 | Estate Planning
Everyone gets older, and no matter how hard you try, there will come a day when you need to plan for your estate and end of life wishes. It can be hard to approach this topic, but it's important to do so. Women who want to plan their estates should consider...
When is it a good idea to challenge a will?
On Behalf of Salem Shor & Saperstein, LLP | Sep 1, 2017 | Will Contests
When your loved one passed away, you began to gather all the documents you knew you needed from his home. There, you found the documents in a new location; it wasn't where you'd left them when you were appointed to take care of the estate by your family member. You...
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