Understanding Powers of Attorney (Video) By Bernard A. Krooks, Esq.
Understanding your Powers of Attorney is critical to estate planning.Bernard A. Krooks, Esq., shares his expertise in this video.
National Estate Planning Awareness Week is October 17-23, 2016
It is estimated that over 120,000,000 Americans do not have an up-to-date estate plan to protect themselves, and their families, making estate planning one of the most overlooked areas of personal financial management? Financial and estate planning is not just for the wealthy and is an important process for everyone. With advance planning, issues such as guardianship of children, managing bill paying and assets in the event of sickness or disability, care of a special needs child or parent, long-term care needs, and distribution of retirement assets can all be handled with sensitivity, care, and at a reasonable cost.
Caregiving From Another Country
Parents who are growing older often need help from their adult children. Even when you live close to your parents, it can be a challenge to provide them with care while balancing work and other family responsibilities. For expatriates, the task may seem monumental. How can you be a caregiver from another country? Plan Ahead…
Ensure Meaningful Participation in Your Child’s IEP Meeting
Come and learn how to develop an IEP, which appropriately meets the educational needs (management, academic, physical, and social-emotional development) specific to your child. Learn essential do’s and don’ts to preserve rights. Also, participants of this workshop will have the opportunity to sign up for a FREE review of your child’s current IEP or Section…
The Use of “Referral Networks” in Online Capital Formation
Read Mitchell C. Littman’s comments to Grant Harvey from Dealflow.com.
Register In Time To Allow A Person With Disabilities To Vote
By Stacy M. Sadove, Esq., Littman Krooks Voter registration deadlines for the upcoming Presidential election are rapidly approaching. The last day to submit voter registration in-person is October 14, 2016 to the DMV, County Board of Elections or New York State Agency- Based Voter Registration Centers. Mailed voter registrations must be mailed/postmarked by October 14,…
Executors of an Estate Can Be Liable Even for Actions Taken Prior to Their Appointment
Being appointed the executor of a deceased person’s estate involves significant responsibilities. It’s crucial for executors to understand what they are required to do, because failing to fulfill their duties can result in liability to the estate, the beneficiaries, or even to the government for taxes. In some cases, liability may be imposed even for…
ABLE Account Update
By Amy C. O’Hara, CELA® New York’s Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) savings account program became effective on April 1, 2016. However, the program is not yet available for individuals with disabilities to open an account. The program is expected to launch at the end of 2016 or in 2017. New York’s legislature recently…
Address Your Vacation Home in Estate Planning
A family vacation home can contain a lot of important memories, and the generation who grew up spending quality time there may look forward to bringing their own children and grandchildren to the home for family reunions far into the future. However, there are certain considerations involved with passing a vacation home on to one’s…
The Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
At Littman Krooks, we work to help individuals with disabilities achieve meaningful benefits and live a fulfilling life. According to U.S. Census data from 2010, 56.7% in the United States have a disability – 19% of the non-institutionalized population. A disability can occur at any point in one’s life. The law protects all of us.…
