By Susan P. Bakalar, Esq. and Raymond A. Piccin, Esq. Legendary singer Aretha Franklin was thought to have died without a will, but the recent discovery of handwritten documents in her home are calling that into question. A representative of …
By Susan P. Bakalar, Esq. and Raymond A. Piccin, Esq. How can you make sure your funeral and burial wishes will be carried out after you die? It is important to let your family know your desires and to put …
By Susan P. Bakalar, Esq. and Raymond A. Piccin, Esq. Whether it’s an honor or a burden (or both), you have been appointed trustee of a trust. What responsibilities have been thrust upon you? How can you successfully carry them …
By Susan P. Bakalar, Esq. and Raymond A. Piccin, Esq. Paying for day care is one of the biggest expenses faced by working adults with young children, a dependent parent, or a child with a disability, but there is a …
By Susan P. Bakalar, Esq. and Raymond A. Piccin, Esq. We’ve all heard the advice “It pays to shop around,” but this has never been more true than with the current market for long-term care insurance. Accordiing to the the latest …
By Susan P. Bakalar, Esq. and Raymond A. Piccin, Esq. Medicare’s hospice benefit covers any care that is reasonable and necessary for easing the course of a terminal illness. It is one of Medicare’s most comprehensive benefits and can be …
By Susan P. Bakalar, Esq. and Raymond A. Piccin, Esq. A durable power of attorney is one of the most important estate planning documents you can have. It allows you to appoint someone to act for you (your “agent” or …
By Susan P. Bakalar, Esq. and Raymond A. Piccin, Esq. The new tax law makes it harder to claim a tax deduction for charitable contributions. While charitable giving should not be only about getting a tax break, if you want …
By Susan P. Bakalar, Esq. and Raymond Piccin, Esq. Have you considered your pet or pets when planning your estate? If not, you should, according to The Humane Society of the United States, the nation’s largest animal protection organization. “Since …
By using a power of attorney, it allows you to appoint an individual who you trust to act as your agent or “attorney-in-fact.” In most cases, it is used so that they have the ability to handle financial matters if …
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