Adults generally have the right and responsibility to make decisions for themselves and to manage their own affairs. However, some adults are unable to do so due to incapacitation. Under these circumstances, an individual can file for the appointment of a guardian for...
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Is a relative a good choice for your executor?
As an estate plan creator, you need to have an executor in place. This is one of the most - if not the absolute most - crucial figures in your entire estate plan. To that end, you may automatically want to assign one of your closest family members to the spot. But is...
What New York considers when awarding spousal maintenance
When you and your New York husband or wife decide to part ways, you may question if you make enough money to support yourself without your ex. If you have serious concerns about being able to maintain the same lifestyle you enjoy now after a divorce, it may serve you...
What are problems seniors may have with their finances?
Getting older means a person could have greater difficulty handling important tasks like keeping up with personal finances. If you have aging parents, you should watch for signs that your mother or father may need help with paying bills and keeping track of money. It...
How do courts determine child custody?
While dividing marital property is often stressful, determining who will receive custody of the children can be even more overwhelming for those going through a divorce. If you have filed for divorce or are currently going through the divorce process, you know...
What are the dangers of elder fraud?
If your aging parents lack the ability to effectively manage their finances, they may be at a much higher risk of falling victim to fraud. You can contribute to their protection when you remain actively involved in helping them monitor their finances. You can also...
What 3 elements does a basic estate plan need?
When you die without a will in New York, the responsibility of distributing your assets falls on the state. Having a will helps ensure that you maintain control over what happens to your assets after you die. While a will is an integral part of your estate plan, there...
More couples divorcing later in life
After spending years together, many marriages seem cemented. Spouses have likely seen each other at their best and worst, and they have worked through large and small issues. More and more couples in their 50s and 60s, however, have started making the difficult...
Understanding what courts consider in custody hearings
Most parents want to spend as much of their time with their children as possible. The same is true for divorcing couples. You may feel shocked to learn that what you believe makes you the best parent for your children to live with could differ from what a court...
Can your divorce disrupt your children’s behavior?
One of the hardest parts of deciding to divorce your spouse is the uncertainty of how your choice will impact your children. Inevitably, your children will experience adjustments as they learn to cope with a changing family dynamic. You may worry about how your...