Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Protect Your Property and Assets In the Event of Storms
As hurricane Florence batters the Southeast coast and additional storms swirl in the Atlantic, it serves as a reminder for those of us further north to take the appropriate steps in securing our own homes and property. As hurricane Sandy in 2012 showed, adverse weather during hurricane season is just as likely to impact… Read More »
Is the Real Estate Market in Trouble? Warning Signs and Ways to Protect Yourself
Property in general is a smart investment and real estate holdings are likely to be among your biggest assets. However, the housing market crisis that began roughly a decade ago continues to leave both buyers and sellers haunted, and there has been rumored speculation since that it is something that will happen again. To… Read More »
Four Common Mistakes In Estate Planning
Estate planning helps to protect the property and assets you have worked hard to accumulate over the course of your life. It also ensures your wishes are conveyed and your family is provided for in the event of the unexpected. However, when taking the first steps in creating an estate plan or making regular… Read More »
Four Steps Toward Building Financial Security
Worrying about money and about how you will provide for yourself and your family, now and in the years to come, can take a toll on both your physical and emotional health. As experienced New York estate planning and asset protection attorneys, we know how employment problems and unexpected injuries or illnesses can easily… Read More »
Four Ways a Trust Can Benefit You and Your Loved One
A trust is a legal arrangement in which your assets are held by a third party (your trustee) for the benefit of future beneficiaries. A revocable, living trust gives you the power to change these arrangements as you wish or as your circumstances require. While there is a commonly held misconception that trusts are… Read More »
Six Estate Planning Tasks for New Parents
Congratulations! After long months of waiting, your little one is here. For new parents, late night feedings and the demands of caring for a newborn can easily keep you from taking care of important tasks around your home. While you can and should put your normal routine aside to enjoy this special time in… Read More »
Steps to Protect Yourself Against Liability in a Claim
Whether you own your own home or business, or have commercial properties you rent, you need to take certain steps to ensure accidents and injuries do not occur. Part of protecting your assets and your financial investment is reducing potential liability you could face. When someone is injured on your property due to dangerous… Read More »
Three Important Tasks for College Students
For parents of high school seniors, this has no doubt been a busy year. Making all the plans and preparations needed for your child to attend college is a major undertaking. From selecting a school to working out financing and going through the admissions process, these tasks can easily preoccupy much of your time…. Read More »
Five Things You Can Do Now to Plan for Retirement
When you are young, healthy, and busy raising a family, thinking about retirement or an estate plan is likely to be the last thing on your mind. Even if you contribute to an employer sponsored 401k or have a job that offers pension benefits, there is the possibility that the amount will not be… Read More »
Frequently Asked Questions Concerning Wills In New York
At Cavallo & Cavallo, we help our clients protect assets and provide for family members in the event of the unexpected. A will is one of the most basic yet important types of estate planning documents you need to have, as it outlines your wishes in terms of who will inherit and how property… Read More »