May 13, 2014 | Estate Planning, FAQ, Video
Estate administration is a process where there is no will, but the person has assets in their name alone with no place to go. This is unlike when there is a named beneficiary or a clear heir to the inheritance. At Makofsky Valente Law Group, P.C., the experienced Long...May 13, 2014 | Estate Planning, FAQ, Video
The probate process involves submitting the petition to the court with waivers signed by the distributees. If everything is in order, executors are typically appointed within a few weeks. However, this is dependent on the nature of the assets and how much time is...May 13, 2014 | Estate Planning, FAQ, Video
When you lack an attorney to create your estate plan, it’s penny wise and pound foolish. The knowledgeable Long Island estate planning attorneys at Makofsky Valente Law Group, P.C. can help with your estate planning, such as with wills and taxes. Contact them...May 13, 2014 | FAQ, Long-Term Care Planning, Video
In New York, the Healthcare Proxy Law requires every hospital, nursing home, and home care agency to offer patients the right to sign a healthcare proxy upon admittance to the facility. However, waiting until admittance to a hospital or health care agency to execute a...