Should Your Healthcare Agent and Power of Attorney Be the Same Person?
In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it’s easy to put off estate planning. But as a New York estate lawyer, I can’t stress enough how crucial it is to have your affairs in order, especially when it comes to healthcare decisions and financial management. Two key roles in your estate plan are […]
Family Tensions and Healthcare Decisions
Sadly, family feuds are more common than we’d like to admit. These tensions can become incredibly stressful and even more so when one family member experiences a health crisis. If you’re remarried and your adult children don’t get along with your new spouse, it’s natural to worry about potential conflicts during a time when support […]
Wedding Bells Later in Life? What Newlywed Seniors Need to Know About Their Estate Plans
Some seniors don’t expect to remarry after a divorce or the death of a spouse. However, life is full of surprises. You could meet someone at any age, even during your retirement years. Many older adults bring various assets and debts into a new relationship. They might also have children from a previous marriage, one […]
The Importance of Advance Directives During COVID-19
In a pandemic, such as COVID-19, it is critical to make arrangements for your advance care and directives quickly. Responses to vaccinations and understanding their efficacy, reinfection potential, and long-haul symptoms resulting from COVID-19 continue to baffle our scientific understanding. It appears the coronavirus will continue to challenge Americans, indeed the world, as according to […]