If you are petitioning for Medicaid coverage of nursing facility care and services, you may find yourself subject to a five-year "look-back" to assess your assets and finances, as well as an evaluation of your current assets to decide eligibility for coverage. When...
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What is separate property in marriage?
On Behalf of Bashian P.C. | Apr 23, 2018 | Matrimonial Law & Divorce Law
Whether you are negotiating a prenuptial agreement or facing the prospect of divorce, you may hear the term "separate property" come up when determining what belongs solely to you and what, under New York law, is considered marital property that qualifies as joint...
What is a holographic will?
On Behalf of Bashian P.C. | Apr 20, 2018 | Estate & Trust Planning
You want to know that your estate is handled according to your wishes on your passing, and spent a good deal of time painstakingly drafting copy that reflects your wishes. Yet you have been told that according to New York law, your will may not be valid because it is...
Is a prenuptial agreement a good idea?
On Behalf of Bashian P.C. | Mar 28, 2018 | Matrimonial Law & Divorce Law
Between making wedding plans and getting to know future in-laws, being engaged can be the most exciting and stressful time in a person's life. With so much happening already, and amid such a happy time, it can be easy to dismiss the idea of completing a prenuptial...
Act now and name guardians for your minor children
On Behalf of Bashian P.C. | Mar 28, 2018 | Guardianship & Guardianship Litigation
You don't expect to die when your children are still young, so you may think that there's "always tomorrow" to plan your estate and create a will that includes naming a guardian. But you know what? You can't wait. Do it, do it, do it! Death can strike unexpectedly in...
Obtaining guardianship in New York
On Behalf of Bashian P.C. | Mar 27, 2018 | Guardianship & Guardianship Litigation
An estimated 30 percent of people aged 80 and older suffer from dementia and other forms of cognitive impairment. When a person is cognitively impaired, tasks such as following a recipe or paying monthly bills become difficult. Other signs of cognitive impairment...
What rights do minority shareholders have in a dispute?
On Behalf of Bashian P.C. | Mar 19, 2018 | Business & Commercial Law Litigation
Litigation between majority and minority shareholders can impact the health of a business and the finances of shareholders. Oftentimes, minority shareholders will feel underrepresented and powerless in these disputes. Understanding the rights and remedies that...
Bashian P.C. New Women’s Law Group of Attorneys
On Behalf of Bashian P.C. | Mar 1, 2018 | Bashian P.C. Women's Law Group
We are proud to announce the newest addition to our firm, the Women's Law Group of which focuses on legal representation and advisory services for successful women in the areas of Wealth Preservation, Estate Planning, Business Law, Real...
Incapacitation planning should be addressed in will
On Behalf of Bashian P.C. | Jan 26, 2018 | Estate & Trust Planning
What will happen to your estate and loved ones if you become incapacitated from an illness, accident or age? Ideally, you would have addressed such a situation in a will. Incapacitation planning is an important aspect of your will and estate planning. Such plans can...
Postnuptial agreements; what you need to know
On Behalf of Bashian P.C. | Jan 14, 2018 | Estate & Trust Planning, Matrimonial Law & Divorce Law
Without a doubt, the word "prenup" has made its way into many homes in the United States thanks to a string of high profile celebrity marriages. A postnuptial or postmarital agreement is a legal document designed for couples who are already married and is signed after...

