What is a DIY (do it yourself) Will and how is it different from a Will prepared with an Estate Planning Attorney? Clients sometimes come in and ask, can I just do a will myself, can I do something like this? A napkin where I write out what my intentions…
What is a Trust? Why would you want a trust? This article contains some general information which goes along with a series of videos where I talk about Estate planning and the various options for Estate planning that might help you. So what is a trust? A trust is a…
The Language of Love Telethon promotes awareness of stroke symptoms in order to educate people, so that you can prevent or at least minimize the effects of aphasia, which is what happens after someone has a stroke. Aphasia is a disease that can occur as a result of a stroke….
One question that often comes up in Estate Planning work is what happens to your body after you’re gone. Family members sometimes are not sure what your wishes were. I’ve often gotten calls from people, one of them recently, where a woman’s brother died and his girlfriend, that he had…
“When is the reading of the Will?” After someone passes, and after they’ve had services, I often receive a phone call from a client or a family member asking “When is the reading of the Will?” The “Reading of the Will” is a bit of a misnomer. Some may recall…
I’d like to answer a question that clients often ask: Why do I need a Health Care Proxy? A Health Care Proxy is a legal document. In New York State, it’s authorized by the Public Health Law Section 29-C. What is Public Health Law Section 29-C? Why do we have it? It allows you to appoint someone else to make health care decisions for you if you…
Today I’m going to speak about a topic called Elder Law and a particular topic called Parenting your Parents. Many of us between the ages of 40 and 60 find ourselves in the sandwich generation- meaning we’re taking care of children and, also helping in some way or form to…
Everyone who is involved in a personal injury case should know about physical exams. It will prove to be helpful to learn a little about an Independent Medical Examination, IME, before attending one. The experienced Personal Injury lawyers at Leonick Law can help prepare you for an IME. Video: ABCs…
Many people wait too long to create a Will or a comprehensive Estate plan. There are many ways to create a will, some of which you could perform by yourself, however there are many pitfalls to avoid. Avoiding these pitfalls is the main reason to have an attorney prepare your…
We’re in trying times with the pandemic, and the most unfortunate thing that some people have to deal with is the loss of a loved one. There are things that you should be aware of that need to be done after someone passes. Steps to consider: 1. Contact the Social…
Some of the most frequently asked questions that I field from clients and beneficiaries relate to the financial aspect of their loved one’s estate. Many family members want to know how much they’re getting and where the rest of the money is going. Once an executor or an administrator is…
Everyone has goals they set at the start of a new year. In this video, Jim discusses smart legal moves to make -if you haven’t already- to secure yourself legally. Happy New Year! With the new year, I will suggest some legal resolutions for 2021. We all think about…
Due to the public health emergency, there have been many premature deaths this year. This leaves survivors to figure out the best way to deal with all of the loose ends. One of the things that they have to address is the legal implications that come about when someone passes…
Due to the pandemic, estate planning has become a hot topic. Here I will answer some of the frequently asked questions that our office encounters concerning estate planning. I already have a Will, what else is there? The Last Will and Testament (also known as a Will) is really…
Business and law look different during the pandemic, and Lenoick law continues to work tirelessly on its clients’ cases, adapting as the world changes using new technologies and following new rules. If you or someone you know has new found legal needs, don’t hesitate to contact Leonick Law, we are…
New York State’s budget passed in the Spring of 2020 was approved and there are some changes that have been passed that everybody should know about. Effective on October 1, 2020, there will be what’s called a two-and-a-half-year look-back period for the Medicaid program. This is important to know about,…
One of the things that has come up recently due to COVID-19 is what happens when adult children who are away at college need medical treatment. Even if they live at home, if they end up in the hospital, you don’t have any legal authority to make decisions for them…
One of the things that has come up consistently throughout my career as an attorney is the universal fear of legal fees. Everyone who needs legal services, for one reason or another, and regardless of the topic area, is always concerned about how much representation is going to cost…
In order to answer this question, you need to understand a trustee’s job description. If you ask someone to be a trustee, you’re asking them to safeguard your property, perhaps for your benefit and certainly for the benefit of future beneficiaries of the trust. Trusts come in different shapes and…
On February 27th, Beverly Hills 90210 star Luke Perry died quite unexpectedly. Despite being only 52, Perry had the foresight to give his family the gift of peace by planning for his own care and his estate. When a loved one is lost, it’s very comforting to know that the…
