Buying a home in New York may provide you with a valuable opportunity to invest in your future. If leveraged the right way, your home-buying process may benefit you in more ways than one and allow you to boost your credit score, increase your assets and provide...
Month: July 2020
How is a 401k divided in a divorce?
As you prepare for your divorce proceedings in Schenectady, you should have an inventory of every asset that is subject to property division. One that you may have forgotten to include (like many do) is your 401k. Specifically, family court officials view the...
How does New York determine child custody?
In New York, both parents have the right to legal and physical child custody when no court order exists. When either parent requests a court order, the judge will make a custody determination based on the child's best interest. If you are considering divorce or have a...
Medicaid planning and life estates
As people age, they may rely on Medicaid benefits to ensure they receive the care they need. However, eligibility for such assistance may come at the price of draining the assets they long worked for and hoped to pass on to their loved ones. Through estate planning...