Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Longer Anticipated Life Spans Require Additional Advance Planning
Advances in medical care and an overall better standard of living are credited with providing longer life spans to each new generation. As a result, plenty of people are likely to find themselves living well past the age at which their own parents or other relatives died. While those extra years can provide more… Read More »
Home Holiday Preparations
Getting caught up in planning for coming events can be a great deal of fun, but it is important to put safety first. In addition to protecting your loved ones, you also want to protect your investment in your home and avoid potential liability. The following are some simple tips which can help you… Read More »
Things You Can Do Today to Plan for the Future
It is easy to get so busy with the demands and tasks of the day that you fail to give much thought to the future. However, advance planning is important for a variety of reasons. It helps to protect the lifestyle and the assets you currently possess while making sure you have what you… Read More »
Fall Fire Prevention Tips
As one of your biggest assets, your home requires routine upkeep and maintenance. A change in seasons is a good time to tackle tasks that need to be performed on an annual or semi-annual basis. In the spring, people tend to focus on cleaning up the clutter that accumulates over the long winter months…. Read More »
Estate Planning: Making Sure Your Loved Ones Are Prepared
Estate planning is crucial in order to provide for your loved ones in the event of your passing. While it ensures your affairs are in order and that your final wishes are conveyed, it does little to comfort or reassure your family or friends if they are not aware that these documents are in… Read More »
Questions Concerning Adult Children and Your Will
For parents, creating a will and other estate planning documents can help to ensure your children benefit from the assets you worked hard to accumulate over the course of your life. However, advance planning matters are rarely simple. If you have more than one adult child, there may be numerous factors to consider. The… Read More »
Nursing Homes Ordered to Increase Safety and Preparedness
Fall is the time when storm conditions in the Atlantic reach their peak and have the greatest potential to impact the east coast. Most of us can remember the devastation caused by hurricane Sandy in 2012 and have taken extra precautions to protect ourselves and our property since. Unfortunately, a recent report by New… Read More »
Advance Directives Explained
Injuries and illnesses happen unexpectedly. They can impact you at any age, even if you are otherwise healthy and regularly visit the doctor or take other steps to protect yourself. When serious health issues occur, it can leave your family in the difficult position of having to make medical decisions on your behalf. Discussing… Read More »
Defensive Driving Protects You Against Liability
As experienced Bronx & Westchester estate planning attorneys, one of our goals is to eliminate situations that could leave you liable to lawsuits. There are a variety of circumstances in which you could be sued for injuries or property damage suffered by others. One of the most common is through motor vehicle accidents. While… Read More »
Considering a Prenup? An Asset Protection Trust May Be a Better Strategy
Meeting the right person and making plans to get married is a major milestone in life. Whether it is your first marriage or you are starting over after a previous divorce, it is easy to get swept up in the moment and all of the emotions involved. However, it is always important to address… Read More »