As we enter the giving season, there is an additional reason to be charitable. Congress enacted a special provision that allows more people to easily deduct up to $300 in donations to qualifying charities this year. Since the increase in the standard income tax...
With presumptive President-elect Biden preparing to take office this January, it is important to be aware of possible implications of a Biden Administration for your short- and long-term estate planning. The Biden tax proposal, among other tax reforms, includes...
Allocating your personal possessions can be one of the most difficult tasks when creating an estate plan. To avoid family feuds after you are gone, it is important to have a plan and make your wishes clear. When passing on possessions to your heirs, savings and...
The COVID-19 pandemic has been particularly devastating for nursing homes and their residents. Aside from the tragically disproportionate loss of life, care for surviving residents has been delayed or interrupted due to infection, facility lockdowns or other health...
New York was the only state that didn’t have a look-back period for Medicaid home care, but, as we’ve discussed in previous newsletters, that is now changing. New York Medicaid applicants will no longer be eligible for home care if they gave away assets within...
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