Recent Blog Posts
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 »
Protecting Your Assets with Insurance
Most states, including New York, require you to carry a certain amount of car insurance and you are likely to receive health insurance coverage through your employer. You are also obligated to carry homeowners insurance when taking out a mortgage, but is the amount you have enough? Reviewing your homeowner’s policy and considering other… Read More »
Include Family Caregiver Arrangements as Part of Your Estate Planning
Families often avoid or put off discussions concerning estate planning and the potential future need for long term care arrangements for older parents and other loved ones. While these types of conversations may seem awkward, not addressing the issue can cause chaos and cost everyone involved significant amounts of money in the event the… Read More »
Rent Increases? Deciding Whether the Time Is Right to Buy a Home
Renting is a viable option for those just starting out and for people whose jobs require them to travel. For long time residents of neighborhoods in the city, renting an apartment may be deemed more practical than paying the big ticket prices often associated with the area market, particularly if they are in a… Read More »
Handling Difficult Details in the Aftermath of a Loved One’s Death
Dealing with the death of a loved one is never easy. Few people have experience in handling these types of traumatic events, and dealing with important matters in the aftermath can prove both confusing and challenging. At Cavallo & Cavallo, our New York estate planning attorneys provide the compassionate care and professional legal guidance… Read More »
