My dad died, leaving us $3M. Cleaning out his safe, I found proof he fathered a third child and wanted to leave them $1M. What now?

Stefanie DeMario-Germershausen was featured by Moneywise in an article examining what happens when an executor discovers evidence that a deceased parent may have intended to leave part of an estate to a previously unknown child. DeMario-Germershausen, who leads the estates and trusts department at Angiuli & Gentile, LLP, addressed the executor’s responsibilities after finding potentially […]

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My sister is managing my dad’s estate, and I think she’s lying about his assets. Can we find out what he owned?

Annamarie G. Gentile, founder and supervising partner at Angiuli & Gentile, LLP, was featured in Moneywise discussing the legal options available to beneficiaries who suspect an executor is withholding information about a deceased family member’s estate. The article examines a situation in which one sibling manages a parent’s estate while another questions whether all assets […]

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Medicare Changes for 2027: Premiums, Part D Caps and New Rules Explained

U.S. News & World Report featured Stefanie L. DeMario-Germershausen in its coverage of Medicare changes expected for 2027, including updates affecting premiums, prescription drug costs, eligibility and prior authorization requirements. The article outlines several developments beneficiaries should consider as they review their coverage during the 2026 annual enrollment period. DeMario-Germershausen emphasizes the importance of reviewing […]

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My grandmother just died, and I discovered my cousin had the safe deposit box emptied the week before. What can I do?

Moneywise featured Stefanie L. DeMario-Germershausen in coverage examining what families can do when property may have been removed from a loved one’s safe deposit box shortly before death. The article uses a hypothetical situation in which a granddaughter discovers that her cousin emptied their grandmother’s safe deposit box a week before the grandmother died, raising […]

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She’s accused of stealing nearly $700,000 from the aunt she cared for

Around 63 million Americans are acting as caregivers. That’s close to one in four adults in the U.S. Rhonda Orr was one of those caregivers. As the WSJ reported, Orr was first written out of her aunt Mildred Callahan’s estate in 2013. However, Orr returned to Callahan’s life in 2017 and, reportedly, hired caregivers for Callahan. Exactly what happened […]

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She’s accused of stealing nearly $700,000 from the aunt she cared for — how longer lifespans raise the risks of elder financial abuse

Moneywise featured Stefanie L. DeMario-Germershausen, an estate planning attorney and partner at Angiuli & Gentile, LLP, in coverage examining how longer lifespans may increase the risk of elder financial abuse and create challenges for families and caregivers. The article uses a disputed Arizona case involving a caregiver accused of financial misconduct to explore the broader […]

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Does Medicaid Cover Nursing Homes?

U.S. News & World Report featured Stefanie L. DeMario-Germershausen, a partner at Angiuli & Gentile, LLP, in its coverage explaining how Medicaid can help pay for nursing home care and the financial rules families must navigate when seeking eligibility. The article outlines Medicaid’s role in covering long-term nursing home care for people who meet state-specific […]

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My parents, both 89, want to die at home — but even between 5 siblings, we can’t afford 24/7 care. What are our options?

Moneywise featured Stefanie L. DeMario-Germershausen in coverage examining the financial and practical challenges families may face when aging parents want to remain at home through the end of life. DeMario-Germershausen, an estate planning attorney and partner at Angiuli & Gentile, LLP, explained an important distinction between Medicare and Medicaid when families are evaluating how to […]

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End of Watch, Part II: ‘Howe v. Howe’ and the Victims Compensation Fund Award Deadline Hiding in Your Open Files – Law.com Article

In this Law.com article, Erin Norris-Colgan explains how Howe v. Howe shapes the treatment of 9/11-related disability pensions and Victim Compensation Fund awards in New York divorce cases. The article highlights the September 11, 2026 Notice of Participation deadline, the importance of preserving WTC pension rights, and the need for careful drafting, tracing, and asset […]

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