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Understanding the rules of the irrevocable trust and who can access the trust can be complicated. Here are some rules to keep in mind.

Many traditional rights having to do with health care, taxes, and inheritance do not apply to unmarried couples, making estate planning even more important.

Learn what a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust (鈥淢APT鈥�) is and whether or not assets in a Medicaid trust still enjoy a step-up in tax basis at death.

Attorney Paul M. O'Brien was honored at the EAC Network Golf for Good event for his work as a legal advisor for EAC鈥檚 Community Guardianship Program.

There are several factors in determining if a cash gift is a taxable event for the gift-giver.聽

If you are considering challenging the probate of a last will and testament, there are several factors to consider.

Will you owe penalties and interest for failing to take RMD鈥檚 (required minimum distributions) as an IRA beneficiary?

Congratulations to our partner Gail Prudenti who was honored at the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University 5th anniversary of the Pro Se Legal Assistance Program for her work in establishing the program while she was Dean of the law school.

With 10,000 baby boomers turning 65 every day, long-term care planning has become an increasingly important issue across the United States, including in New York. As the population ages, more individuals will require long-term care services and supports, highlighting the need for prudent planning to cover future care costs. There have been recent developments in New York on Medicaid eligibility rules and asset protection strategies.

If you're a trustee of a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust (MAPT) established by a loved one鈥攕uch as a parent鈥攜ou might wonder about the tax implications of this role, especially as Tax Day approaches. It's crucial to understand the nuances of tax reporting for these trusts to ensure compliance and avoid potential penalties.