Bored? Anxious? Kill two birds with one estate plan.
People ask me all the time, “When is the right time to make a Will?” I encourage them to rephrase the question to, “When is…
New York’s Ban on Evictions is Good News for Mentally Disabled Adults
New York State’s ban on evictions is good news for the mentally incapacitated, who often do not understand their obligation to pay rent, or how…
Moving Your Ward Out of a Nursing Home to Avoid Covid-19
Are you a guardian concerned about keeping your ward in a nursing home? You aren’t overreacting. Statistics and reports about the spread on Covid-19 through…
Who Can Object to a Will?
If you've been left out of a will, you may have rights. Certain people are allowed to contest, or object, to a will's validity, per…
UPDATE: Can I Make a Will During Lockdown? Yes!
As I wrote on April 4, 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic has provided a loud wake up call for New Yorkers who’ve put off estate planning.…
Can I Make a Will During Lockdown?
The Covid-19 pandemic has provided a loud wake up call for New Yorkers who’ve put off estate planning. It’s hard to argue that many of…
Making End-of-Life Decisions for Others in the Covid-19 Era
New York City is now the epicenter of the Covid-19 crisis. Not every New Yorker has the ability to make medical decisions on their own.…
Adult Guardianship Myths Debunked
There are many misconceptions about adult guardianship in New York. With this blog post, we hope to dispel some of these myths and clear the…
Katya Sverdlov interviewed by The Serene Home
Katya Sverdlov, Esq., CFA® recently spoke with The Serene Home about estate planning, and getting your "financial house in order as well as your closets!"…
Daniel J. Reiter publishes article in One on One
Daniel J. Reiter, Esq. was recently published in One on One, a publication of the New York State Bar Association's General Practice Section. The article,…