Pet Trusts
Wealthy Pets? Yes there are cats and dogs out there with more money than you. This summer it was reported in the New York Post, USA Today and other news outlets that a Bronx widow, Ellen Frey-Wouter, left her cats, Tiger and Troy, $300,000.00 of her $3 million estate. The cats were left in Read More
Guardianship vs Power of Attorney
Guardianship and Powers of Attorney As people age, it is very common for them to have their Estate Planning done by an attorney. Most people make it a priority when aging to make sure they have a Power of Attorney in place. With a Power of Attorney, you trust a family member to manage your Read More
Guardianship Responsibilities
What are your responsibilities as guardian? Generally the duties of being a guardian are to oversee the welfare and safety of the person under guardianship, and to attend to the financial needs of the individual, using their assets wisely. A guardian has a legal duty, called a “fiduciary duty”, to act in the best interests of the Read More
Tips for Finding an Assisted Living Community
Assisted Living Life is a fragile thing. It can be incredibly difficult taking care of a loved one and often times, we will require help. Assisted living communities are a huge help in a time of need. Finding the right assisted living community is the most important part of the process, as not every place Read More