Are You Procrastinating about Writing Your Will?

Procrastination can be very costly for your loved ones. “If you die without a will, a range of state laws dictate who gets your assets, and your loved ones may get nothing. They might get kicked out of the family house and could face hefty surprise tax bills.” Click on the link below to read the Wall Street Journal article. Then call my law office today to set up an appointment at 212-222-4175, or email me at info@sylvierichardsesq.com. 

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https://www.wsj.com/articles/dying-without-will-what-happens-6cc4674b?mod=hp_featst_pos4

Don’t Leave your Pot of Gold to Luck!

You deserve to have a planned life that is safe and worry-free! Call (212-222-4175) or email (info@sylvierichardsesq.com) for a consultation to get more out of your life. #wills #trusts #estateplanning #guardians #executor #trustee

Why Women Need a Will (and Likely a Revocable Living Trust)

Are you that powerhouse woman who still does not have a Will and who could probably benefit from a revocable living trust? Today is International Women’s Day when we celebrate being fabulous women. Celebrate your achievements, and then do one more thing: call or email to set up a consultation and let’s get your estate organized! 

Don’t Lose the Family Home to Medicaid!

Without long-term care insurance or a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust, the family home can become subject to a Medicaid lien for your loved one’s nursing home or at home nursing care. “Federal law requires all states to have “estate recovery programs,” which seek reimbursements for spending under Medicaid, the joint federal and state health insurance program mainly for people with low incomes or disabilities.” Preventative estate planning will protect your family’s home and allow you to pass it down to your children. Call today for a consultation (2112-222-4175) and get peace of mind.

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/03/01/1159490515/they-could-lose-the-house-to-medicaid?

It’s Time to Have “The Talk”

“It is the worst thing in the world to be laying in your bed, dying, and having a lawyer ask you questions about who should get what,” Ms. Moore, 69, a sweater designer from New York City, said. “If you wait until the last minute, you’re in such a bad place.” The comments by readers reveal the heartbreaking stories of caregivers and those left behind. There’s a better way. Call my office for a consultation to discuss your personal situation.

Cemeteries as a Social Justice Issue

We don’t often think of cemeteries as a justice issue or racial equality issue. But the truth is that the right of sepulcher is often sacrificed for the rights of property developers, especially when there are unpaid taxes on a cemetery and it is seized by the state. It is worth inquiring about the financial status of a cemetery before you are buried there.

Valentine’s Day!

Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day! Don’t forget to do the things on this checklist! #valentinesday #wills

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Are you or someone you love in a same-sex marriage?

Are you or someone you love in a same-sex marriage? Justice Thomas made it clear today that the next rights in the Supreme Court’s crosshairs include marriage equality. Let’s have a conversation now to protect you, your spouse and your family. For a free 30-minute consultation, go to https://sylvierichardsesq.com. #supremecourt #marriageequality

This is Estate Planning Awareness Week! Tip #5

Today’s Tip:  When a Contentious Probate Litigation Leads to a Disadvantageous Result

 

As is often the case, probate litigation can quickly become contentious, especially when competing Wills are offered for probate.  Litigation can become costly, and disadvantageous errors in judgment and strategy can result in unintended consequences. Read more here.

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When a Contentious Probate Litigation Leads to a Disadvantageous Result