Power to Your Little People
General Information, Happiness, Have Money, LifestyleGrowing up in a large family, my basic financial needs were always taken care of but as for the extras — it was like a bakery: “Take a number and get in line.” It annoyed me and, at times, it embarrassed me when a friend had the latest…
Look Outside Yourself
A Reflection - Life Lessons, General Information, Happiness, LifestyleWe’ve heard the expression, “pity party” or “wallow in self despair”. This article is a little tough love. It’s kind of been circling around and around in my mind all day, and I figured, with the risk of making someone insulted,…
State of the Real Estate Market 5 Years After
General Information, Happiness, Have Money, LifestyleFive years after the bubble burst there have been many articles written and news commentators questioning if Americans, the government and financial institutions have learned any lessons from the Great Recession. They ask where we are on the…
BE The Change You Want To See In The World
General Information, HappinessWhen you think something is going wrong in your life you have three ways to respond. You can (1) complain (to yourself, or others) (2) blame (yourself or others) or (3) change (yourself). If life doesn’t go according to your plan or your expectations,…
Let Us Help You Dream and Plan Your Bucket List Destination for 2014!
General Information, Happiness, LifestyleWhere Are You Going For Vacation Next Year? I know that most of you might just be returning you’re your summer vacation, but let’s dream together… Next year, will you be cruising down the River Seine in Paris, eating pasta in Italy, exploring…
Whitney Houston’s Estate Plan Illustrates Use of Testamentary Trust
General Information, Happiness, Have Money, LifestyleThe Elder Law Minute TM
Whitney Houston’s Estate Plan Illustrates
Use of Testamentary Trust
By Ronald A. Fatoullah and Debby Rosenfeld
Whitney Houston's tragic death provides an example of how a trust that goes into effect upon death…
When to Appoint A Monitor For Your Power of Attorney
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The Elder Law Minute TM
When to Appoint A Monitor For Your Power of Attorney
By Ronald A. Fatoullah Esq. and Debby Rosenfeld Esq.
The new power of attorney law in New York has been in effect since September 2009…
Trust Protector - Another Level of Security Over Your Estate
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Trust Protector - Another Level of Security Over Your Estate
By Ronald A. Fatoullah, Esq. and Yan Lian Kuang-Maoga, Esq.
Many of us are familiar with trusts and may already be using a trust…
The ABC’s of Will Drafting
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Elder Law Minute TM
The ABC’s of Will Drafting
By Ronald A. Fatoullah, Esq. and Stacey Meshnick, Esq.
Many clients are often confused as to the meaning of “probate”. Probate…