Death and Taxes Benjamin Franklin once wrote “Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in this […] Read more
New York Strengthens Power of Attorney Law On December 15, 2020, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed bill number A.5630-A/S.3923-A modifying and strengthening New York’s Power of Attorney law. […] Read more
Top Ten Reasons to Call Keith R. Betensky, Esq. During the Coronavirus Pandemic Many New Yorkers are sheltering in place and working from home where feasible with the hope that the coronavirus will […] Read more
Why Isn’t Estate Planning Just for Rich Old Folks? Young, healthy people with modest means can benefit from estate planning largely for the same reasons wealthier, older people benefit […] Read more
What is a Living Will? A living will is not an oxymoron. Simply put, a living will (sometimes referred to as an “advance directive”) consists […] Read more
What Are the Benefits of Having an Attorney Draft a Last Will and Testament? There are inexpensive fill-in-the-blank Last Will and Testament forms that may be purchased online. So what is the benefit of […] Read more
Why People Under Forty Should Consider Estate Planning A client once asked, “I’m not married, I don’t own a house and I don’t have kids; do I need […] Read more
Looking the Horse Gift in the Mouth; Unique Aspects of Pet Trusts for Horses When developing an estate plan in New York, horses are sometimes treated differently than some of the more common pets, […] Read more
Why a Pet Trust May be “Man’s Best Friend” Perhaps the richest dog in the world is buried in Westchester County, New York. Leona Helmsley left Twelve Million Dollars […] Read more
How to Ensure that a Pet is Cared For After the Owner’s Death Pets often become honorary members of the family. But what happens to a pet after its owner becomes incapacitated or […] Read more