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Category Archives for Estate Planning (Wills and Trusts), Probate/Estate Administration
Estate and Gift Tax FAQ
Most estates don’t owe tax, but it pays to be informed. Here’s an easy introduction to estate and gift tax laws. What’s Below: Will my estate have to pay federal tax after […]
Continue readingGetting Your Retirement Money Early — Without Penalty
by Twila Slesnick Just can’t wait for your retirement funds? Painless advice on how to get your retirement money early. Most people who have a retirement account — whether a qualified plan […]
Continue readingLiving Wills and Powers of Attorney for Health Care: How They Work
by Shae Irving It’s smart to make documents setting out your wishes for health care in case you are ever unable to speak for yourself. If you’re like most people, you aren’t […]
Continue readingLiving Trust FAQ
An introduction to living trusts — a popular way to avoid probate. What’s Below: What is a living trust? Do I need a living trust? How does a living trust avoid probate? Is it expensive […]
Continue readingLife Insurance Options
When it comes to choosing a life insurance policy, you may feel dazed by your options. Here are the basic types and the pros and cons of each. If you are […]
Continue readingLeaving Property to Young Children
It’s easy to arrange for someone to manage any property you leave to young children. Most parents, at one time or another, give serious thought to what would happen to their […]
Continue readingDo You Need Life Insurance?
Not everyone needs life insurance. Find out whether or not you do. Life insurance has long been a part of estate planning in the United States. Although life insurance does not […]
Continue readingDisinheriting Family Members
Your closest relatives may have a right to claim part of your estate. Only very close relatives — surviving spouses and sometimes children or grandchildren — have the right to claim […]
Continue readingCona Elder Law Legal Alert – New York Partnership for Long Term Care
** Legal Alert **New York State JoinsNational Reciprocity Compactfor Partnership Long-Term Care Policies New York State has long had its own long-term care insurance program called the New York State Partnership […]
Continue readingCona Elder Law Offers Free Estate Planning for Families of 9/11 Victims
In commemoration of the 9/11 ten year anniversary, Cona Elder Law (Cona Elder Law), estate planning and elder law firm based in Melville, is offering free estate plans for surviving […]
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