College Move In Day is upon us! It’s an exciting time for incoming freshmen - and quite possibly a tear-filled time for parents as they watch their babies ‘leave the nest’. For those parents of new or soon-to-be 18-year-olds who are entering their first year of college, you’ll have more...
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Estate Planning for Special Needs Children: Ensuring a Lifetime of Care & Support
Parents of special needs children face unique challenges when it comes to planning for their child's future. Estate planning plays a vital role in ensuring the ongoing care, financial security, and quality of life for your special needs child. In this article, we will explore the key considerations and strategies...
Is it Time to Review Your Estate Plan?
Completing, reviewing, and updating estate planning documents is often that item that gets pushed to the bottom of a very long to-do list. Whether you have not yet created your documents or you have your documents complete and set them aside, it is important to know when updates need to...
How to Get Paid While Taking Care of a Family Member in New York
As our loved ones age and need additional assistance, we often do our best to assist in their regular care needs. However, many New York residents struggle mentally and financially while caring for their family members. To provide support for both the individual receiving care and the caregiver, an alternative...
How to Add Your Vacation Home to Your Estate Plan
The treasured memories built within the walls of your vacation home are priceless and preserve the essence of your family and life. While you may only visit the property on special occasions, holidays, and weekends, ensuring the home stays in the family is vital in upholding long-lasting traditions. Estate planning...
What Happens to Your Social Media Accounts When You Pass Away?
Whether promoting a business or sharing memories, social media has become an intricate part of most people’s daily lives. After spending hours building an online presence, you may question what happens to these accounts after you pass away. While the circumstances depend on the platform, most social media companies allow...
Protecting Your Home with a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust
Contact Us to Learn More About the Medicaid Asset Protection Trust As we age, it's important to think about protecting our assets and planning for the future. One way to protect your home and other assets is through a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust (MAPT). In this article, we'll explore what...
It’s Time to “Spring Clean” Your Estate Plan
Spring is the season of new beginnings and fresh starts and if you are like us, motivation to clean out your closets, declutter the house – and update your estate planning documents. While spring cleaning and estate planning may seem like unrelated tasks, they have more in common than you...
Senior Housing Options
As we age, many of us start to consider what our housing options might be in the future. Whether you're looking to downsize, move closer to family, or access additional care and services, there are a variety of senior housing options available. In this article, we'll explore some of the...
Planning for Your Pets
We are animal lovers at Fratello Law! Including your pets in your estate plan is important to ensure that they are cared for in the event of your incapacity or death. Here are some steps you can take to plan for your pets:Identify a caregiver: The first step is to identify a...