Getting the Most from Your Long-Term Care Insurance Policy

By Laura Brancato | October 20, 2021 |
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By Laura Brancato, Esq., During a new estate planning consultation, I will always ask my client whether they own a long-term care (LTC) insurance policy. Whether a client has funds set aside through such policy to offset their long-term care needs is an important part of creating an appropriate and sound estate plan. It is our practice to review…

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Article 81 Guardianship Litigation: Removing a Guardian

By Stephanie L. Goldstein | October 14, 2021 |
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By Stephanie L. Goldstein, Esq. A guardian has been appointed for you.  What happens if you don’t like your guardian?  Guardianships, or conservatorships as they are referred to in some states, have come under intense scrutiny in light of the Britney Spears conservatorship.  There are numerous elements to Spears’ conservatorship to explore, including requesting authority…

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Potential Litigation Under the General Obligations Law

By Joel Krooks | September 13, 2021 |
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By Joel Krooks, Esq., Littman Krooks LLP A Power of Attorney is a very powerful legal document that allows a person (referred to as a principal) to appoint another person (referred to as an agent) to assist with the principal’s finances on their behalf.  Often, spouses, children or siblings act as agents for the principal.…

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