To watch today's video blog, please click on the link below: https://youtu.be/WO8rHMNlcoo Elliot Schlissel is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. He can be reached for a free consultation at 1-800-344-6431, 516-561-6645 or 718-350-2802. … [Read more...]
Challenging a Will
Wills can be challenged by potential heirs when they are of the opinion they have not received what they are entitled to from the estate of the decedent. Wills can also be challenged with regard to the handling of the administration of the estate by the executor. The Probate Process When an individual dies, the process whereby a court determines … [Read more...]
Revoking or Challenging a Will
A will is referred to as the last will and testament. Every will you write is your last will and testament. If you write a will when your children are infants, that will may not deal with the circumstances of your children 25 or 30 years later. You cannot assume the needs of your children or other loved ones are the same early in their lives as … [Read more...]
Scams Targeting Senior Citizens
To watch today's video blog, please click on the link below: https://youtu.be/-euau4_ig-Q Elliot S. Schlissel is an elder law attorney with more than 45 years experience. He and his associates represent clients with regard to wills, trusts, estate planning and probate administration. He can be reached for consultation at 516-561-6645, … [Read more...]
Benefits of a Trust
Please click on the link below to watch today's video blog: https://youtu.be/r2AvvQNIBF8 Elliot S. Schlissel is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. He and his associates have more than 100 years of combined experience representing clients in all aspects of estate planning. He can be reached for consultation by calling … [Read more...]
After a Loved One Passes
Losing a loved one can be an extremely difficult experience. In some situations after your loved one passes, their next of kin is called upon to supervise the estate of the deceased. After the funeral takes place, the individual charged with handling the estate of the deceased has to first find the assets and gather them together within the … [Read more...]
Special Needs Trusts Explained
Special Needs Trusts are used to help family members, loved ones and friends who suffer from debilitating mental and physical problems. Special Needs Trusts are also referred to as Supplemental Needs Trusts. The purpose of these trusts is to set aside funds and other valuable assets to help mentally or physically disabled individuals live with … [Read more...]
Advanced Directives
Living Will Living wills should not be confused with last wills and testament. Living wills do not provide for the disposition of assets after death. Living wills are designed to state an individual’s preference with regard to medical treatment should they be unable to communicate or direct their doctors or family members concerning their wishes. … [Read more...]
Administrator Removed For Misconduct
Please click on the link below to watch today's video blog: https://youtu.be/wEMkLGlsP_0 Elliot S. Schlissel is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. He has been representing clients for more than 45 years concerning wills, trusts, estates and elder law planning matters. He can be reached for consultation by calling … [Read more...]
What is Intestacy?
To watch today's video blog, please click on the link below: https://youtu.be/KkunAMO6eA0 Elliot S. Schlissel drafts wills and trusts and aids his clients in all aspects of estate planning. Elliot handles estate litigation, including issues where a person has died without a will. He and his associates have more than 100 years of combined … [Read more...]
