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Long Island Medicaid planning attorneys

What You Need to Know about Medicaid’s “Look-Back” Rule

February 1, 2023 //  by Eghrari Wealth Training Law Firm

The high cost of long-term care means that, as a senior, the likelihood that you will need to qualify for Medicaid increases substantially. Consequently, it is wise to plan for the possibility by learning more about the Medicaid eligibility requirements, including the Medicaid “look-back” rule. To help you better understand, the Long Island Medicaid planning attorneys at Eghrari Wealth Training Firm explain what you need to know about Medicaid’s “look-back” rule. Why Might I Need to Qualify …

Category: Medicaid

Long Island elder law attorney

What You Need to Know about Elder Financial Exploitation

January 25, 2023 //  by Eghrari Wealth Training Law Firm

The older adult population in the United States has increased dramatically in recent years and is expected to continue to increase in the years to come. Sadly, that increase has led to a corresponding increase in elder abuse. Elder abuse occurs in several forms, including physical abuse, emotional abuse, and financial exploitation. If you are the caretaker of an older person, it is imperative that you take steps to prevent elder financial exploitation. Toward that end, a Long Island elder law …

Category: Elder Law

Long Island trust attorneys

What Is an Asset Protection Trust?

January 18, 2023 //  by Eghrari Wealth Training Law Firm

Acquiring assets is undoubtedly part of your overall estate plan; however, simply amassing assets without taking steps to protect those assets can cause the most well-drafted estate plan to fail. One way to protect assets is through the creation of an asset protection trust. To help you decide if one is right for you and your estate plan, the Long Island trust attorneys at Eghrari Wealth Training Firm explain asset protection trusts. Common Types of Asset Protection Trusts What Else Do I …

Category: Asset Protection

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Federal Gift and Estate Tax Changes for 2023

January 5, 2023 //  by Eghrari Wealth Training Law Firm

Avoiding federal gift and estate taxes should be among your many estate planning objectives if you have even a moderately valuable estate. To successfully achieve that objective, you need to understand current tax laws and incorporate those laws into your overall asset protection component within your estate plan. With that in mind, a Long Island estate planning attorney at Eghrari Wealth Training Firm explains federal gift and estate tax changes for 2023. Federal Gift and Estate Tax …

Category: Federal Estate Tax

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Why You Should Not Depend on the Marital Deduction Alone to Protect Your Estate from Taxes

December 28, 2022 //  by Eghrari Wealth Training Law Firm

When you create an estate plan, that plan should accomplish several interrelated goals. One of those goals should focus on tax avoidance. After all, no one wants to lose a significant portion of their estate to Uncle Sam. One common mistake you should avoid, however, is to rely too heavily on the marital deduction. With that in mind, a Long Island estate planning attorney at Eghrari Wealth Training Firm explains why you should not depend on the marital deduction alone to protect your estate from …

Category: Taxes

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Things to Consider When Creating Your First Estate Plan

December 21, 2022 //  by Eghrari Wealth Training Law Firm

Estate planning can be an intimidating prospect for most people given the importance of the final product. It doesn’t help that most of the tools and strategies used in an estate plan are unfamiliar to the average person. Narrowing down the focus of your estate plan can help. With that in mind, a Long Island estate planning attorney at Eghrari Wealth Training Firm discusses things to consider when creating your first estate plan. 5 Things to Consider Although every estate plan is as unique …

Category: Estate Planning

Long Island probate attorneys

What Assets Bypass Probate?

December 14, 2022 //  by Eghrari Wealth Training Law Firm

At some point during your life, you may find yourself in charge of overseeing the probate of an estate. If you do find yourself in that position, at least a basic understanding of the probate process will be necessary. That same level of understanding is necessary when you sit down to create your own estate plan. A good starting point is learning what assets are part of the probate process. The Long Island probate attorneys at Eghrari Wealth Training Firm explain what assets bypass probate and …

Category: Probate

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How Much Discretion Should My Trustee Have?

December 7, 2022 //  by Eghrari Wealth Training Law Firm

Many people choose to include at least one trust in their comprehensive estate plan. If that includes you, one of the most important decisions you will need to make when creating your trust is whom to appoint as your Trustee. In addition, you will need to decide how much discretion your Trustee will have. With that in mind, the Long Island trust administration attorneys at Eghrari Wealth Training Firm discuss how much discretion your Trustee should have. Trust Basics A trust is a …

Category: Trust

Long Island Medicaid planning attorneys

Can Medicaid Planning Still Help Me If I Need to Qualify Now?

November 30, 2022 //  by Eghrari Wealth Training Law Firm

Medicaid planning should be included in your estate plan long before you reach retirement age; however, that does not always happen. The absence of Medicaid planning can put retirement assets at risk if you reach a point at which qualifying for Medicaid becomes necessary. The good news is that you may still be able to benefit from last-minute Medicaid planning strategies to protect some of your assets. The Long Island Medicaid planning attorneys at Eghrari Wealth Training Firm explain how …

Category: Medicaid Planning

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Should I Tell My Loved Ones the Details of My Estate Plan?

November 23, 2022 //  by Eghrari Wealth Training Law Firm

Once you have your estate plan finished, you may start thinking about sharing – or not sharing -- the details of that plan with your loved ones. It is a very personal decision and there is no “right” or “wrong” way to look at the issue. There are, however, advantages and disadvantages to both choices. A Long Island estate planning attorney at Eghrari Wealth Training Firm discusses whether to discuss the details of your estate plan or keep them private. Discussing the Details of Your Estate …

Category: Estate Planning

Long Island asset protection planning attorney

Protecting Assets with an Intentionally Defective Grantor Trust

November 16, 2022 //  by Eghrari Wealth Training Law Firm

For anyone with considerable assets, asset protection should be a primary estate planning component. After all, taking the time to decide how you want your estate distributed after you are gone is only important if there is an estate left to distribute. While there are numerous estate planning tools and strategies that can help protect your assets, one common tool is an Intentionally Defective Grantor Trust (“IDGT”). Do not let the name fool you. There is a perfectly good reason for …

Category: Trust

Long Island estate planning attorneys

How to Keep Your Estate Plan Private

November 9, 2022 //  by Eghrari Wealth Training Law Firm

Every estate plan should be uniquely designed to meet the needs of the individual creating the plan. Once that plan is in place, some people choose to share the details with loved ones. Others, however, prefer to keep those details private. If you are among those who prefer not to divulge the details of your estate plan, the Long Island estate planning attorneys at Eghrari Wealth Training Firm discuss how to keep your estate plan private. Your Last Will and Testament A Last Will and …

Category: Estate Planning

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