White Plains, New York Legal Blog

At Marcus, Gould & Sussman, LLP, we work with our clients to develop, update and execute estate plans that fit their unique lives and needs. One estate plan does not work for everyone and the plethora of tools available allow people to creatively address even the...

As your parents get older, they may need more and more help. Picking up prescriptions and taking them to the doctor means time away from your job, but you will do anything to help them.   Does one of your parents have dementia? Are they both at the point where...

When planning your estate, you have to make a conscious and deliberate decision about how you leave your assets or funds to beneficiaries in New York. If you have a special needs child or someone under your responsibility, you may want to consider a special needs...

People in New York who are thinking ahead to the future are more than likely engaging in estate planning. Part of this process is choosing an executor and, because of the role this person plays, it is important to put effort and time into making sure to select the...

If you are young, healthy or both, you might not think you need a will. At the law office of Marcus, Gould & Sussman, LLP, we understand that it is uncomfortable for many New York residents to face the thought of their own mortality. Planning a will or thinking...

Property is often in high demand in the New York metro area, and if you want to secure a purchase or a lease, you need to understand and follow all of the guidelines and requirements involved. We at Marcus, Gold & Sussman, LLP know that it can sometimes be a...

Baby boomers are quickly reaching their senior years, which means that it is more important than ever for them to create an estate plan in New York. This generation is different from the generations before it, and Boomers may want to do things a bit differently....

Part of a solid estate plan is a will. This document spells out your wishes and explains what you want to happen with your assets when you die. It provides a legal basis for the distribution of your assets during the probate process. Without a will, the state takes...

Having an estate plan in place is a must, no matter how old you are or how many assets you have. However, just having a plan in place is not enough to protect you and your family. It is equally important that you choose the right tools and use them in the correct...

If you are a parent of a child with special needs in New York, you may worry about how they will live once you pass away. For many people in a similar position, setting up a special needs trust as part of the estate plan is the solution. At Marcus, Gould &...