Manhattan estate planning attorneys understand that many people are uncomfortable making the appointment to have an estate plan created. After
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Understanding Special Needs Trusts
If you are the parent or grandparent of a minor or adult with special needs, you’ve likely heard people saying
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Accessing Services in New York City for Young Children with Special Needs
What services are available to New York City’s younger special needs children?
New York City special needs planning attorneys can
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Is 17A Guardianship Right for Your Special Needs Child?
What happens to parents’ rights when their special needs child turns 18?
Reaching the age of majority—eighteen– is a milestone
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Do You Need a New Will if You Just Had a Child? Do you need more than a Will?
Life comes at us fast, and we need to be prepared. There’s no telling when tragedy will strike, so having
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What is an Individualized Education Plan?
What is an Individualized Education Plan?
An Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is a document specially developed for children with disabilities
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How to Choose a Right Guardian For My Child?
No one wants to think about what will happen to their child after they are gone. However, it is in
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Why Every Parent Needs a Trust For Their Child
A trust fund is an estate planning tool not only meant for the wealthy. A person, or grantor, sets
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Why does anyone need a Pooled Income Trust?
Pooled Income Trusts can be used for many different situations, including individuals with mental health illnesses, special needs, and seniors
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Disinheriting a Child
Under the laws of New York, if you die intestate (without a Will) some or all of your property would
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Planning for Step-Children
If you have married someone who had children from a previous relationship, these are your step-children. Even if you have helped raised the child from a very young age, unless you have legally adopted the child, he will not be considered your child for inheritance purposes. This can have significant implications for your family.
For example, when Harry and Sally got married, Sally had a child John from a previous relationship. Harry helped to raise John from a young age, but he could not adopt him, because John’s father did not want to give up his parental rights.