Video Library

March 9, 2021 | Littman Krooks attorney Laura Brancato, Esq., discusses the impact that a blended family can have upon your estate plan. Are you a client who has remarried or who has children from a prior relationship? This conference will provide vital information to protect against future litigation and help assure harmony among your loved ones and will address the multitude of ways your estate plan can be disturbed by litigation. We will address the various mechanisms of protecting your assets, avoiding guardianship and guarding against costly will contests.

March 2, 2021 | The administration of an estate is a complex task that can be overwhelming to anyone, even in the best of times. When dealing with the grief of losing a loved one, it can be difficult to accomplish without guidance from trained professionals. Littman Krooks attorney Brian L. Miller, Esq., will explain the estate administration process including the duties of an executor, preparing and filing the appropriate court documents and tax returns and more.

September 23, 2020 | Littman Krooks attorney, Stephanie L. Goldstein, Esq., will discuss the basics of Article 81 Guardianship in New York. She will review what you need to know in order to prepare and file a petition and what happens thereafter.

September 20, 2020 | Planning with asset protection trusts is more important than ever given new and significant changes to New York State’s long-term care program. Join Littman Krooks partners Bernard A. Krooks, CELA and Amy C. O’Hara, CELA, as they discuss asset protection trusts and long term care planning for home care, assisted living and nursing home care. Bernie and Amy will discuss how these trusts can benefit you and your family and why it pays to be proactive with asset protection planning to preserve significantly more of your assets including your family home.

October 8, 2020 | A loved one or close friend has appointed you as Executor of their estate. Now what? Joel Krooks, Esq., will discuss the responsibilities you have as Executor during the person’s life and when they pass away. In addition, he will review what you should be thinking about when deciding who to appoint as the Executor of your Estate.

November 10, 2020 | By Littman Krooks attorney Brian L. Miller, Esq., Littman Krooks LLP | A revocable trust can be a valuable estate planning tool. Importantly, establishing this type of trust helps avoid probate. It can also be amended or revoked, and property can be transferred in or out of the trust at any time. A revocable trust provides a greater degree of flexibility, enabling you to manage the trust according to your family’s changing life circumstances. Littman Krooks attorney Brian L. Miller, Esq., discusses the advantages of using of a revocable trust in your estate planning.

November 12, 2020 | By Littman Krooks attorney Laura M. Brancato, Esq., | Many people operate under the assumption that, in the event they are unable to care for themselves, a friend or family member will step up to manage their financial, legal, and medical affairs. New York State Mental Hygiene Law proscribes legal interventions which can be taken on behalf of an incapacitated person. These proceedings can be complex and challenging and can vary depending on the nature of the incapacity. There are many basic decisions that cannot be made until the family agrees upon, or the court identifies, a guardian for an incapacitated individual. Join Laura Brancato, Esq., to discuss mental health issues and the law, specifically the types of incapacity that are addressed by Article 81 and Article 9.

February 8, 2021 | by Littman Krooks attorney Laura Brancato, Esq., discusses the changing New York State laws pertaining to home-based Medicaid programs. These important changes will substantially impact the availability of care services. Although you may not be in need of Medicaid benefits now, advance planning is recommended rather than waiting until the need for Medicaid arises.

YouTube | July 28, 2020 | Littman Krooks attorney Brian L. Miller, Esq., discusses “How to Protect Your Assets Before Community Medicaid Rules Change.”