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Why Estate Planning is Imperative for Women Caretakers
Women assume the role of the caretaker in households all over the world, whether they are caring for their spouse, child(ren), or aging parent(s). As primary caretakers, many women experience emotional and financial burdens. Having [...]
How to Use Estate Planning to Protect Your Blended Family
Life doesn’t have a timeline for relationships, as time goes on marriages can end and new ones can begin. Not to mention, any of those relationships could have children involved — creating what is known [...]
Account Information, Passwords, and More — What Women Need to Know to Prepare for Their Futures
In the time of grieving after a loved one’s death, the last thing someone wants to be worried about is how to access important account information or documents of the deceased. It is far too [...]
Free Webinar | 4 Pillars of Strength for LLCs
Virtually join Meier Law Firm Attorney Theresa Marangas for "4 Pillars of Strength for LLCs," a free webinar she is presenting in partnership with the Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region. LLCs or Limited [...]
Give the Gift of Estate Planning Legal Services to Your Loved Ones This Holiday Season
The young adults in your life may not have the proper legal documents in place to provide essential protection to their loved ones. Many parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles are aware of the importance of [...]
Caring for Your Pets in the Event of Death or Disability
Owning a pet means a lot of playtime, cuddles, and memories throughout the years. Even though it’s difficult, we often wonder how we will adjust if we were to lose our pets. Very rarely do [...]
The basics of beginning estate planning
New York residents who own property or other assets should ensure that they have an estate plan in place to transfer those assets on to their loved ones after they pass away. Though the process [...]
Why estate planning is important
Having a detailed estate plan is critical for New Yorkers of any age. While it can be unpleasant to think about death and passing on assets, not doing so could have dire circumstances. Without a [...]
Should the trustee and executor be the same?
In New York, many people establish their estate plan with the trustee and executor being the same person. While that is common practice, it bears some inquiry whether it is the proper practice. The best [...]
Tips for crafting a power of attorney document
New York residents are allowed to give another person the power to make decisions on their behalf. A language contained in a power of attorney can be as narrow or as broad as the principal [...]
The importance of an estate plan for all adults
Adults in New York need an estate plan for a number of reasons. Without an estate plan, they have no control over what happens to their assets. An estate plan can also protect minor children [...]
Steps in creating an estate plan
People in New York who have not yet created an estate plan may be prompted to do so by a personal event, such as marriage or the birth of a child. Changes in assets or [...]
Options to minimize estate tax liabilities
Many people in New York may think of 529 plans solely as a matter of saving for their children’s education during their lives. However, these plans may also provide an estate planning option for people [...]
What are powers of attorney
When people in New York think about the future, they may want to plan for a range of possibilities. One of the most important documents that people can include in their estate planning process is [...]
10 Essential Tips for Strengthening Your Immune System
Friday’s Food for Thought In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are using this Friday’s Food for Thought post to encourage you to be thoughtful about the food you are consuming. Functional medicine doctor Mark [...]
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