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Dying Without a Will
The Story of a Man Who Died Without A Will John Jones was a 57-year old bachelor living in his own home in Queens. He had never married or had children, and his parents were no longer alive. John...
The Importance of Choosing a Good Health Care Agent
Q: Sue and Bob have been married for thirty years and raised three grown children. Now the children have moved out and Sue and Bob are moving on to the next stage of their lives. Sue always knew...
A Power of Attorney Can Save You a Day in Court!
How Can a Power of Attorney Help You Stay Out of Court? Q: What is a Power of Attorney, and how can it help me stay out of Court? A: A Power of Attorney is an important legal document which allows...
New Name! Same Caring, Competent Service
We are the Makofsky Valente Law Group, P.C. Big news for the New Year... We have a new name! We are now the Makofsky Valente Law Group P.C., reflecting partner Lisa Valente's contributions to the...
2024 Updated Estate & Gift Tax Numbers
New Year, new numbers... The estate and gift tax exclusion amounts will increase with the New Year. Individuals who have assets in excess of the exclusion amounts should consider creating a plan to...
A Bowl of Wishes for the Holidays
Perhaps It's Time to Part With YOUR Wishbone Collection We recently came across a strange and entertaining article in a Vermont/New Hampshire paper. The article was about a Vermont man who has been...
Dying Broke: The High Cost of Help
The New York Times has been running an eye-opening series on the crisis in long-term care in this country. We covered the first article in the series, which explored the cost of long-term care, in...
Pets are Family Too… Provide for Them in Your Estate Plan
Protect Your Pets by Providing For Them in Your Estate Plan Pets... They greet us when we come home. They love us unconditionally. They protect and comfort us. They provide companionship....
Notice Anything Different this Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving is a Good Time to Reassess We hope that you had a lovely and restful Thanksgiving. It's such a wonderful time of the year... with a focus on two of our favorite things: food and...
New York Times Exposes “Ruinous Cost” of Elder Care
"The Ruinous Cost of Elder Care in America" This past weekend, The New York Times had a front-page story highlighting the disastrous long-term care situation in the United States. The article noted...
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