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Many people wonder if it is a good idea to give their home to their children. While it is possible to do this, giving away a house can have

Most people want to pass their assets to their children or grandchildren, but naming a minor as beneficiary can have consequences...

Estate Planning is for everyone regardless of their net worth. Below are 10 prudent reasons to create an estate plan now.

Via NYS BAR ASSOCIATION What Is Medicaid? Medicaid is the government funded program through which many persons receive care at home or...

Reversing a decision by the Medicaid agency, a New Jersey appeals court holds that a Medicaid applicant’s sister’s credible testimony...

Essentially, free home care services! There is an important deadline coming up for New Yorkers: March 31, 2022. When the...

There are two important deadlines coming up for New Yorkers: July 5th, 2021, and January 1st, 2022. Remote Notarization of documents and ...

To help those who have been diagnosed and their families plan for future expenses, below is a guide which discusses the legal and...

Ric Ocasek's Estate. Under New York law, if her elective rights are upheld, Porizkova would be entitled to one-third of all estate assets...

Before deciding whether to get married or just live together, you need to look at your estate plan, your Social Security benefits, and your

Medicaid law imposes a penalty period for unqualified transfers.

Retirement Account Beneficiaries & Tax Implications

Any transfer that you make, however nominal, may be scrutinized. - Matthew S. Raphan, Esq.

Via The Wealth Advisor Scott Martin Contributor He lived on the edge and died without warning. The family needed a disaster plan to...

When a person declares bankruptcy, an individual retirement account (IRA) is one of the assets that is beyond the reach of creditors, but...

Trusts can help you control your assets and build a legacy. Via FIDELITY VIEWPOINTS 06/06/2018 Key takeaways Trusts can help pass and...

Via Quentin Fottrell Dear Moneyologist, My dad passed away five years ago. He did leave a will on how he wanted his estate to be...

You finally got around to making your Will. You deserve a sigh of relief. But did you choose the right executor? Or have you burdened an...

Via By Maryalene LaPonsie, Contributor With the end of the year looming, the window is quickly closing for taxpayers who want to minimize...

Grandparents may be tempted to leave an IRA to a grandchild because children have a low tax rate, but the “kiddie tax” could make doing...