For many individuals, intellectual property is not just something they create but also how they make their living. They might create content for websites, write fiction novels, act in movies, make graphic designs, or engage in any other aspect of intellectual property. Often intellectual property produces royalties or other residual…
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New York Estate Planning & Elder Law Blog
The Basics of Selling Inheriting Real Estate
For many people, owning real estate is part of a lifelong dream. When someone has worked to obtain real estate, it is typical for them to want to pass such an asset on to an heir or heirs so that others can enjoy the benefits of such property. In many…
Understanding the Inheritance Tax
There are a lot of considerations when it comes to comprehensive estate planning, not the least of which is choosing the vehicles you will use in your estate planning strategy to meet your needs. However, individuals inheriting from you may also need to be concerned with important considerations like the…
Divorce and Planning Ahead
Comprehensive estate planning is an important part of life. It is an effective way to make sure the assets you have earned are protected and can be distributed to your loved ones when the time comes. Often, younger married couples engage in mutual estate planning together – especially when children…
Understanding ABLE Accounts
Comprehensive estate planning can be an extensive process, especially if you have many different assets. However, there are also other important considerations when it comes to an effective estate plan, including family members with disabilities. For a long time, special needs trusts were the vehicle of choice in ensuring that…
How to Future of Elder Care Could Take its Toll on Millenials
A recent article by the New York Times covered some of the trends in aging and the economy that could have a tremendous impact on how families, particularly women and millenials, care for elder family members in the future. While it is no secret an increasing percentage of America will…
Does New York Offer Paid Family Leave?
Starting January 1, 2018, most employees who work in New York State for private employers will be eligible to take paid family leave to care for a newborn child or a sick family member. If you are a public employee working for the state, your employer may choose to offer…
College Savings Plans and Estate Planning
We have recently written about various estate planning mechanisms that can enable you to pay for a young person’s college tuition. If you are interested in making those types of arrangements, it is important to understand how they might affect your estate plan. A college savings plan could become an…
Loans to Family Members Can Affect Your Estate
Most people want to help their family members have everything they need. In fact, one of the main reasons to create a comprehensive estate plan is to make sure that you are able to distribute your assets in a way that provides the most security for your beneficiaries. During our…
The Role of a Second-to-Die Life Insurance Policy
There are many different assets that combine to form your overall estate, and there are many different options when it comes to protecting those assets. Your estate can include real estate, stocks, copyrights, bonds, vehicles, and many other types of property. Your estate value also includes the cash you have…