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Estate Planning Through Premarital Agreements

by Gregory T. Peacock

Planning for the end of a marriage before the marriage vows are exchanged can be disconcerting.

How To Avoid Five Common Estate and Elder Law Planning Mistakes

by Anthony J. Enea

Missteps in planning can jeopardize your wishes and financial security—here’s what to watch for.

Protecting Your Legacy With Estate Planning

by Tripp Wiles

You're careful with your finances; do you still need asset protection?

The Benefits of Charitable Giving in New York Estate Planning

by Best Lawyers

In this article, Best Lawyers breaks down the advantages and disadvantages of factoring in charitable donations when estate planning in New York state.

H-1B Planning for Fiscal Year 2019

by Lisa Koenig

Employers should be prepared to pivot.

Is It Time for You to Have the Long-Term Care Planning Talk With Your Parents?

by Anthony J. Enea

How should you talk to your parents about long-term care options? Estate planning can make for a difficult conversation, but wills and trusts are necessary documents for anyone growing older.

What Is a Pooled Community Trust and How Does It Help Keep New Yorkers in Their Homes?

by Anthony J. Enea

A pooled community trust allows disabled people who have Medicaid coverage to spend their monthly income that is designated as "surplus" on their own immediate living expenses and daily needs.

How to Create a Will: Steps and Common Mistakes

by Best Lawyers

Learn how to create a will, the legal requirements and the mistakes to avoid when planning your estate.

How to Handle a PR Crisis

by Mike Androvett & Mark Annick

Planning your strategy in advance, and having a team ready to handle a disaster, can help you tackle a problem before it starts.

Estate Plan Implications in Divorce

by James Vedder and April Will

It’s essential that family law practitioners consult with estate planning attorneys as they guide their clients through a marital breakup. Here’s what to what to consider when there is a trust, but the parties do not trust each other.

Tips to Help Avoid...Happily Ever After Ending Sooner Than Expected

by Frances H. Krasnow

A little preparation in a marriage goes a long way. By exploring prenups, postnups and estate planning, spouses can alleviate many financial stressors that may lead to a divorce.

Most Americans Lack a Power of Attorney for Assets

by George M. Riter

Only 25 percent of American households have estate planning documents in place. A Power of Attorney for Assets will secure your financial affairs should you be unable to do so yourself.

Reality Check: Is a Prenuptial Agreement Right for You?

by Michele M. Jochner

Suggesting a prenuptial agreement can be uncomfortable and viewed as an expectation that your marriage will fail. Yet, it can be a wise step in planning for the future and eliminating the risk of potentially costly litigation. Here’s what to consider in making that decision.

The Evolving Reproductive Landscape

by Justin Smulison

The Supreme Court’s thunderclap Dobbs decision sent abortion policy nationwide into utterly unfamiliar terrain. The ruling also has a colossal effect on surrogates, intended parents and anyone involved in family planning given the patchwork of state laws likely to emerge. What’s a family law attorney to do?

Confronting the Inevitable

by Theresa Jo Gaffney

It’s never easy to contemplate one’s mortality. Yet end-of-life planning is essential at any age, as I learned all too well when my husband contracted COVID-19 several months into the pandemic. The peace of mind such forethought brings is essential should the worst come to pass.

Live Free? A Rather Long List of Regulations on Development in N.H.

by Philip M. Hastings

The list of regulations that a real estate developer is likely to encounter (or will at least have to think about) for virtually any project in any New Hampshire community, regardless of the project’s size or nature, is long and requires a thoughtful and comprehensive approach in the planning stages.