Renting in Brooklyn and throughout New York City can be difficult. There is great competition for apartments and landlords are frequently looking to maximize their profit. In some instances, this could involve using illegal tactics to get current tenants to vacate an...
For those who have settled or paid-off their medical debt or the medical debt of a loved one, you probably periodically check your credit report and lament that that debt still hurts you. If you checked your credit report recently, though, you may wonder, “What...
Many of our blogs focus on money. Our posts can be about debt, bankruptcy, estate planning, etc. And, in a recent blog post, we spoke about moving money into a trust to qualify for government benefits. This naturally leads to a discussion of moving money prior to a...
As we age and the prospect of increasing healthcare needs becomes more and more a reality or, at least, a soon-to-be possibility, you may begin to think about your legacy, your heirs and how to continue living without affecting those two concerns. With nursing home...
You started working on your estate plan, and decided upon the appropriate trust instrument for your needs. Now you have a new problem: Who should be your trustee? I have an attorney buddy, so they can do it, right? Unless they have actual trust experience, your buddy...
Anyone who has been through the custody process in New York is familiar with the phrase “best interest of the child.” This refers to the legal standard that courts use when determining a custody schedule. In a perfect world, you and your co-parent would agree on your...
Many families in New York City and Brooklyn have one or more members who suffer from a severe disability that prevents these persons from working and, in some cases, attending to their basic needs. Special needs trusts (SNTs) were devised to allow these persons to...
At first glance, a Chapter 13 bankruptcy might not seem like an attractive alternative to a Brooklyn family in financial trouble. For one, Chapter 13 bankruptcy lasts longer. A typical payment plan runs for 3 to 5 years. While the plan is ongoing, you will have to...
It’s common for people to start thinking about who they will give their assets to after they pass away. However, no one knows when they will pass away. That is one reason why it is important to have an estate plan even when people are younger. There is more to an...
When you go through a divorce, you have a lot on your mind. You must deal with big issues like child custody, property division and spousal support and they likely occupy most of your time. But your divorce also impacts your estate planning, so it’s important to...
