Given how common it is for Americans to divorce and remarry, you might expect inheritance laws to account for stepchildren. But they don’t—at least, not in New York. New York’s laws for intestate inheritance govern those situations in which a person dies without a will. They’re basically [...]
Senior citizens are among the most vulnerable groups in society. Elder law in New York is in place to protect these vulnerable individuals, but there are things family members can do to protect their loved ones from abusive situations whether they’re financial, physical or emotional. [...]
Banks, financial advisers and brokers are geared up to take a bite out of elder financial abuse. Elder law in New York is in place to help protect senior citizens from abusive situations, including bilking seniors out of their savings. Now, loved ones who are worried [...]