Posts Tagged ‘New York Estate Planning Lawyer’

Estate Planning Issues for Divorcing Spouses

July 6th, 2018 by David Goldfarb

There are many considerations when you and your spouse divorce. Divorce will divide your marital property and debts, determine custody schedules for your children, and much more. You should also always revisit your estate plan upon a divorce. While contacting an estate planning lawyer may be the last thing on your mind in this already […]

Income and Estate Planning for New York’s Senior Citizens

March 16th, 2018 by David Goldfarb

Retirement can pose many different types of financial planning challenges. Today, as inflation dramatically increases the cost of healthcare, housing, and even groceries, many New Yorkers are finding that their retirement savings insufficient to meet their living expenses. A New York elder law and estate attorney, however, can help retirees develop comprehensive plans that effectively […]

New York’s Real Estate Tax Exemptions for Senior Citizens and Veterans

December 29th, 2017 by David Goldfarb

New York property laws allow for many specialized property tax exemptions for certain groups of people, including senior citizens and veterans. These exemptions, however, will not automatically go into effect. Instead, you must not only qualify for them but submit an application to the proper party by a certain deadline to benefit from the exemption […]

Criteria for Federal and New York State Income Tax Deduction for Long Term Care Insurance

December 22nd, 2017 by David Goldfarb

Many people know that they should purchase long-term care insurance, but the high cost of policies prohibit them from taking the next step. Despite the expense, this insurance coverage not only protects you, your loved ones, and your estate, but it also may provide certain tax benefits as well. The method and extent of the […]

Planning for Children with Special Needs

July 25th, 2017 by David Goldfarb

Seniors often have adult children with disabilities who will likely need a personalized and effective plan in place to protect their interests throughout their lives. Our attorneys regularly assist parents in planning for the future for children with special needs and we are confident that we can provide the highest quality of assistance for you […]