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Mediation in Surrogate’s Court and Elder Law Matters

Mediation is a dynamic, structured, interactive form of alternative dispute resolution used to resolve a broad range of conflicts in...

Most of our clients own some form of qualified retirement account such as a traditional individual retirement account (IRA), 401K,...

Do you know what type of account you opened when you and your spouse opened an account jointly? What about...

A guardianship proceeding seeks a court determination as to whether an individual is incapable of handling their own financial and/or...

With today’s rising cost of living and uncertain economy, circumstances arise in which family members might need to rely on...

Believe it or not, there are reasons why people occasionally ask about refusing an inheritance. Sometimes the inheritance is...

It is not unusual for people to misunderstand the purpose and intent of a living will – not to be...

Estate Planning Lessons Learned Once again, the death of a celebrity reminds us of the importance of thoughtful and comprehensive...

Guardianship — Different Strokes for Different Folks Article 81 Guardianships In our last issue of “A Step Ahead,” we provided...

Generally speaking, guardianship is a legal relationship, authorized by a Court, under which one person, the “guardian,” has the right...

Our clients are frequently confused by the various types of services that fall under the general term “home care.” Generally,...

We are pleased to be sponsoring an unusually powerful, educational evening. We hope that many of our clients and friends,...