Life Estate Deeds: A Powerful Alternative to Wills for Medicaid Estate Recovery Protection
Life Estate Deeds: A Powerful Alternative to Wills for Medicaid Estate Recovery Protection By Rachel Walker, Esq. When it comes to estate planning and protecting your assets from Medicaid estate recovery, many people automatically think of wills as the primary tool. However, there’s another powerful option that deserves serious consideration: life estate deeds. This alternative […]
The Right to Die: Understanding Glucksberg and End-of-Life Laws in New York and New Jersey
The Right to Die: Understanding Glucksberg and End-of-Life Laws in New York and New Jersey The Glucksberg Ruling and Its Impact In 1997, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled in Washington v. Glucksberg that there is no constitutional right to assisted suicide. This landmark decision upheld state laws prohibiting physician-assisted death, finding that such bans […]
Recovering Attorney’s Fees in Estate Misappropriation Cases: A New York Perspective
Recovering Attorney’s Fees in Estate Misappropriation Cases: A New York Perspective In the complex world of estate law, misappropriation of funds can lead to significant legal challenges. For those facing such issues in New York, it’s crucial to understand the legal framework surrounding the recovery of attorney’s fees in these cases. The Law Office of […]