Michael Giannasca

While it may be okay to hide your savings under the mattress, doing the same with your Will could have disastrous results. What happens if at the time of your death your Will cannot be found?  More

When thinking about estate planning, most of us would think first about drafting a last will and testament and perhaps a trust. What is often overlooked as part of the process though is making beneficiary designations.More

A Last Will and Testament is perhaps the most important part of your estate plan. As you may already know, More

When a loved one passes away, decisions must be made with respect to funeral arrangements and More

What does it mean when you’ve been named as the executor of someone’s will? What are your responsibilities?More

A Living Will is a legal document in which you state your wishes regarding future health care. While New York State More

Most people we work with understand the importance of estate planning and preserving assets. But many overlookMore

When applying for Medicaid benefits, you will become educated on the various exempt assets you are More

Elder Law Attorneys do more than simply draft wills and trusts, we also plan for future medical and long term More

When preparing your estate plan, you will have to make at least three significant decisions: whoMore

While we may WANT to think that preparing a will is a one-time event, life happensMore

One of the commonly misunderstood (or perhaps unknown) issues to be considered with regard to the gifting/transferringMore

While many people may have a general understanding that a durable power of attorney (POA) allows a personMore

As digital assets, electronic communication and electronic information continue to grow, it has become more and more necessary for clients to addressMore