New Interest Rates on Federal Student Loans–Again
On August 9, President Obama signed the Bipartisan Student Loan Certainty Act of 2013, which changes the formula for determining federal student loan interest rates. The law comes after months […]
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 […]
When to Appoint A Monitor For Your Power of Attorney
General Information, Happiness, Have Money, LifestyleThe Elder Law Minute TM When to Appoint A Monitor For Your Power of Attorney By Ronald A. Fatoullah Esq. and Debby Rosenfeld Esq. […]
Trust Protector – Another Level of Security Over Your Estate
General Information, Happiness, Have Money, LifestyleElder Law Minute TM Trust Protector – Another Level of Security Over Your Estate By Ronald A. Fatoullah, Esq. and Yan Lian Kuang-Maoga, Esq. Many of […]
The ABC’s of Will Drafting
General Information, Happiness, Have Money, LifestyleElder Law Minute TM The ABC’s of Will Drafting By Ronald […]
Tax Consequences of Gifting Your Home
General Information, Happiness, Have Money, LifestyleThe Elder Law Minute TM Tax Consequences of Gifting Your Home By Ronald A. Fatoullah, Esq. Many people wonder if it is a good idea to give their home to […]
TAILORING A PLAN TO FIT YOUR NEEDS
General Information, Happiness, Have Money, LifestyleElder Law Minute TM TAILORING A PLAN TO FIT YOUR NEEDS By Ronald A. Fatoullah, Esq. and Stacey Meshnick, Esq. Many clients have questions and confusion regarding which of the […]
THE IMPORTANCE OF PLANNING IN TODAY’S ECONOMIC CLIMATE
General Information, Happiness, Have Money, LifestyleTHE IMPORTANCE OF PLANNING IN TODAY’S ECONOMIC CLIMATE By Ronald A. Fatoullah, Esq. Especially now, during this economic downturn, it is more important than ever to ensure that you […]
STRINGENT REQUIREMENTS FOR MEDICARE HOME HEALTH CARE IMPLEMENTED
General Information, Happiness, Have Money, LifestyleElder Law Minute TM STRINGENT REQUIREMENTS FOR MEDICARE HOME HEALTH CARE IMPLEMENTED By Ronald A. Fatoullah, Esq. and Stacey Meshnick, Esq. Many health care treatments that were once […]
May Someone With Dementia Sign a Will?
General Information, Happiness, Have Money, LifestyleThe Elder Law Minute TM May Someone With Dementia Sign a Will? By Ronald A. Fatoullah, Esq Millions of people are affected by dementia, and unfortunately many of them […]
Lessening the Stress of Caregiving
General Information, Happiness, Have Money, LifestyleThe Elder Law Minute TM Lessening the Stress of Caregiving By Ronald A. Fatoullah, Esq. Taking care of an elderly loved one can be exhausting and stressful. Caregivers often […]
HEALTH CARE PROXY – A Refresher Course
General Information, Happiness, Have Money, LifestyleElder Law Minute TM HEALTH CARE PROXY – A Refresher Course By Ronald A. Fatoullah, Esq. and Lian Kuang-Maoga, Esq. New YorkState’s health care proxy statute allows a person […]
How End Of Life Wishes Can Control Extreme Medical Expenses
General Information, Happiness, Have Money, LifestyleThe Elder Law Minute TM How End Of Life Wishes Can Control Extreme Medical Expenses By Ronald A. Fatoullah, Esq. and Stacey Meshnick, Esq. A new study finds that when […]
Benihana Founder’s Will Disinheriting Children Upheld
General Information, Happiness, Have Money, LifestyleThe Elder Law Minute TM Benihana Founder’s Will Disinheriting Children Upheld By Ronald A. Fatoullah, Esq. and Debby Rosenfeld, Esq. The recent holding of the Appellate […]
An Overview of A Trustee’s Duties
General Information, Happiness, Have Money, LifestyleElder Law Minute TM An Overview of A Trustee’s Duties By Ronald A. Fatoullah, Esq. and Yan Lian Kuang-Maoga, Esq. A trust is a legal arrangement through which one person […]
School Year's Resolutions
General Information, Happiness, Have MoneySeptember may be the ninth month, but for anyone with children, it feels like the start of school marks the beginning of the year. Why wait until January to make […]
Jumping to Conclusions
A Reflection - Life Lessons, General Information, Happiness, Health, Lifestyle, Work Life BalanceNo matter how much I read, am educated, or grow older, I find myself continuing to do this. How many of us jump to conclusions because something “seems” like _____________ […]