Ten Biggest Mistakes You Can Make In Your Estate Plan
February 8th, 2019 by David Goldfarb
Writing a “Top Ten” list for mistakes in an estate plan is especially challenging, as there are a myriad of mistakes that people, and their planners, can make. But in my years of being involved in all aspects of estates – from the drafting of wills, to administering estates after someone dies, to fighting in […]
Health Care Decision Making for Incapacitated People Who Have Not Signed a Health Care Proxy
February 5th, 2019 by David Goldfarb
Most People Should Sign A Health Care Proxy Form If you are like most people, it is a better idea to sign a health care proxy form rather than to rely on the laws of the State of New York to determine who would make health care decisions for you if you became mentally incapacitated. […]
The Elderly Latin American Population Is Growing Fast in New York
January 31st, 2019 by David Goldfarb
The number of aging individuals of Latin American descent in New York City is increasing, and it is not expected to stop growing anytime soon. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration on Aging recently reported there were about 3.6 million Latin American people over the age of 65 in the United States, […]
Elder Law Concerns as Alzheimer’s Rate Steadily Rises
January 17th, 2019 by David Goldfarb
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Alzheimer’s disease is currently the fifth-leading cause of death in the United States for individuals age 65 and older. About 5 million people in the U.S. live with Alzheimer’s, which is about 1.6 percent of our country’s overall population. However, a new study shows that […]
Second Marriage Planning
January 10th, 2019 by David Goldfarb
People who go through a divorce often go on to remarry in the future, which can often result in a blended family. Blended families may include children from your previous relationship, children from your new spouse’s previous relationship, and/or children that you and your spouse have or adopt together. While beginning a new family dynamic […]
The Components of an Elder Law Estate Plan
December 28th, 2018 by David Goldfarb
Estate planning is a complicated matter, and there are certain considerations that arise when creating an estate plan for older adults. Below is some information about the basic components of an elder law estate plan. Every estate plan should be carefully tailored to an individual’s specific situation, so it’s important to talk to a New […]
Elder Law Estate Planning Issues for Women
December 21st, 2018 by David Goldfarb
As elder law attorneys in New York, our team has many tools to design comprehensive estate plans for our clients to preserve wealth and plan for future health issues and financial support. However, each estate plan is unique since each person’s situation is unique. We carefully evaluate the financial and physical situation of each client […]
Public Charge Rule Poses Population Health Threat, H+H Leaders Say
December 7th, 2018 by David Goldfarb
Immigration laws allow officials to deny green cards and visas to immigrants who are likely to become a public charge in the future. While the law did not specifically define what factors could lead to this determination, immigration officers have long used the guiding principle that a public charge is someone who may likely become […]
Speeding You Through the New York State Probate Process
November 16th, 2018 by David Goldfarb
Probate is the legal process that takes place when a person dies leaving a will. The New York State probate process can be difficult to navigate through. For more information about the probate process, you should contact the experienced New York estate planning lawyers at Goldfarb, Abrandt, Salzman & Kutzin LLP. Our knowledgeable lawyers can […]
Young Family Estate Planning
November 9th, 2018 by David Goldfarb
Many young families overlook the need to plan for unexpected death or disability. Every young parent should have several important documents, including a will, a power of attorney, and a health care proxy in place. All of these documents are part of a Young Family Estate Plan—otherwise known as a YFEP. The primary purpose of […]
