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We’re excited to share our thoughts, insights, and experiences with you. Here, you’ll find a variety of topics that inspire and engage. Join us on this journey as we explore new ideas and connect with a community of like-minded individuals. Happy reading!
Preventing Family Feuds Over Sentimental Assets
When it comes to estate planning, we often focus on the big-ticket items: the family home, investment portfolios, or business interests....
Leslie Sultan
Nov 14, 20243 min read
Is It Too Late to Protect Assets When a Spouse Enters a Nursing Home?
Many couples face a daunting challenge when one spouse requires nursing home care: How to manage the astronomical costs without depleting...
Christina Sammartino
Nov 7, 20243 min read
Choosing a Guardian for Your Children: Essential Factors to Consider
As estate planning attorneys at Sammartino & Sultan, we often encounter parents grappling with one of the most challenging decisions...
Leslie Sultan
Nov 7, 20243 min read
Protecting Your Loved One's Benefits: The Power of Supplemental Needs Trusts (SNT)
For families with a loved one who relies on government benefits like Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), estate planning...
Christina Sammartino
Nov 7, 20243 min read
The Medicaid Maze: Securing Home Care in New York
For many New York families, obtaining adequate Medicaid home care feels like an uphill battle against a complex and often unresponsive...
Christina Sammartino
Oct 31, 20244 min read
The True Cost of a Revocable Trust
Are you considering a revocable trust as part of your estate plan? You're not alone if you’re wondering about the expenses involved....
Leslie Sultan
Oct 31, 20242 min read
Understanding Probate in America: Purpose and Process
Probate often brings to mind the distribution of a deceased person’s assets, but this legal process covers much more. It is rooted in...
Leslie Sultan
Oct 30, 20243 min read
Beneficiaries vs. Trustees - Roles in Family Trusts
When it comes to family trusts, understanding the distinct roles of beneficiaries and trustees is essential. These roles can sometimes...
Leslie Sultan
Oct 16, 20242 min read
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