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A loved one passes: next steps
When an individual passes away, there may be various considerations and steps to take in administering the decedent’s estate. Some steps...
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RuthPGeorge
- Jul 17, 2019
- 1 min
What is Estate Planning?
It involves: * Providing peace of mind for you and your loved ones on a broad range of planning issues. * Addressing human planning...
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RuthPGeorge
- Jul 16, 2019
- 1 min
To-Do's for home buying/selling
When purchasing or selling a home, there are many steps to take along the way toward a successful closing. If a realtor is involved, he...
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RuthPGeorge
- Jul 10, 2019
- 1 min
Estate planning is planning ahead
Creating your estate planning documents is about caring for yourself and your loved ones. Creating legal documents now will ensure...
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RuthPGeorge
- Jul 3, 2019
- 1 min
Here to help!
I work diligently for my clients in matters ranging from lifetime estate planning, guardianship proceedings, estate and trust...
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RuthPGeorge
- Jun 26, 2019
- 1 min
Guardianship for disabled adult-aged children
I help parents become court-appointed guardians of their developmentally disabled and intellectually disabled children who are 18 years...
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RuthPGeorge
- Jun 25, 2019
- 1 min
Righting the wrong: wrongful death lawsuits
When a loved one passes away due to the negligence of someone else, a wrongful death lawsuit may be commenced. This is a tragic situation...
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RuthPGeorge
- Jun 20, 2019
- 1 min
Preparing for the unthinkable
When a loved one passes away, there are many considerations and matters to be handled. I work with my clients to assess and take action,...
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RuthPGeorge
- Jun 19, 2019
- 1 min
Who's your health care proxy?
Do you have your Health Care Proxy in place? If not, New York State law fills in the gap if you are unable to make your own medical...
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RuthPGeorge
- Jun 17, 2019
- 1 min
Carrot or the stick
Incentive trusts are an interesting estate planning technique but also must be set up appropriately. Pat Bowlen, the owner of the NFL’s...
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RuthPGeorge
- Jun 17, 2019
- 1 min
Trusting the trust plan
Planning with trusts can mean control and for good reasons. Take the following examples: Person #1 died with a Will with a Trust to...
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RuthPGeorge
- Jun 15, 2019
- 1 min
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Today, June 15, 2019, is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. I have been involved in elder abuse matters which have been heartbreaking. If...
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RuthPGeorge
- Jun 13, 2019
- 1 min
The joys of taxes
Paying and filing your taxes is one of the powers typically delegated to your agent in a New York Durable Power of Attorney. Others...
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RuthPGeorge
- Jun 9, 2019
- 1 min
Separated but not divorced?
Do you know someone who is separated but not divorced from a spouse? In New York, a surviving spouse has what is called a “right of...
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RuthPGeorge
- Jun 3, 2019
- 1 min
Summer Reading!
Summer Reading! Trusts are an important component of estate planning and are created for a variety of reasons including tax planning,...
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