Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Taking a Vacation? Estate Planning Tips Before You Go
Summer is the season when many people take vacations. Whether you are planning a weekend in the mountains or several months at the beach, it is important to take care of some important matters before you go. In addition to ensuring you have all the required documents ready for travel and notifying financial institutions… Read More »
Help for Transitioning Out of Nursing Home and Long-Term Care
While most people would prefer to remain in their own homes, there are times when a stay in a nursing home or other residential care facility is in their best interests. For older adults and those of all ages who suffer from serious injuries, illnesses, or chronic medical conditions, it may be the only… Read More »
How College Graduates Can Build and Protect Assets
The month of May is a busy one for college students, filled with final exams and last minute assignments. For those about to graduate, congratulations! In the midst of commencement exercises and graduation parties with family and friends, you are likely beginning to feel some pressure about your future and your financial security. Whether… Read More »
Six Smart Tips for First-Time Homebuyers
Buying any type of property is a major investment and you want to make sure you get the most for your money. This is especially true when buying your first home. The process of selecting the right property, making a bid, and going through closing can be intimidating. As experienced Bronx & Westchester real… Read More »
Estate Planning Tips for Newlyweds
The late spring/early summer months are among the most popular in terms of weddings. Newlywed couples who have spent months being engaged and planning their wedding will finally get the chance to settle into their new lives together. In these rush of excitement, there are some practical matters that need attending to. Among the… Read More »
For First Time Home Buyers, Saving Down Payment is Often a Challenge
For individuals and couples currently renting, buying a home is likely a major goal. Your first home purchase represents a major accomplishment and involves significant amounts of time, money, and effort. Unfortunately, with current housing rates higher than the average wages, saving the money you need for a downpayment could prove challenging. As experienced… Read More »
Protect Your Rights to Disability Benefits
Disability can happen to anyone. Even people who are otherwise healthy could find themselves diagnosed with a serious medical condition or fall victim to an accidental injury. Unfortunately, without disability benefits, you could face having to tap into your retirement accounts and investments, while potentially facing the loss of property. In order to protect… Read More »
Three Important Lessons to Learn From Lee Radziwill’s Estate Plan
Lee Radziwill was the younger sister of First Lady Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy. She was a well known American socialite, an interior decorator, and similar to her striking sibling, a fashion icon in her own right. Her recent passing marks the end of an era in some ways. While there may be few who enjoy… Read More »
Three Ways to Protect Yourself and Your Assets
You work hard to achieve financial security, with the goal that investments you make in property, businesses, and personal accounts will provide for you and your loved ones. Protecting your assets should be a top priority and National Public Health Week highlights three specific steps you can take to help reach this goal. Actions… Read More »
Estate Planning Updates During and After a Divorce
Going through the breakup of a marriage is one of the most stressful experiences in life. Regardless of how long you were married, there will be numerous issues which must be attended to during your divorce, including the division of marital property and child custody arrangements. In the midst of all this, you will… Read More »