Estate planning attorneys at Littman Krooks encourage families to know their rights when sending a child with disabilities to college.
Students with disabilities cannot and should not be denied the right to pursue a post-secondary education. Recently, more and more students are making the decision to move forward with their [...]
Bernard A. Krooks to speak at Estate Planning Council of New York City, Inc.
Littman Krooks attorney Bernard A. Krooks will lead an interactive discussion and analysis of New York’s new Power of Attorney law. Significant changes have been made to the New York [...]
Transitioning a Child With Special Needs Into Adulthood
Planning for the future of a child as he or she transitions into adulthood is full of challenges for both the child and the parent. Children with special needs and [...]
Technology Adds a New Dimension to Estate Planning
A good estate plan provides for the orderly transfer of property and the finalization of one’s wishes upon death. Estate planning tools, such as Wills, Trusts, gifts, and Powers of [...]
Elder Law Expert Weighs in on U. S. Healthcare Crisis
Gene L. Osofsky of the law firm Osofsky and Osofsky asserts that U.S. medical care has become a “mountain of cost.” Elder Law attorney Gene L. Osofsky, like many Americans, [...]
2006 California Case Disqualifies “Care Custodians”
Gene L. Osofsky, of the law firm Osofsky & Osofsky, explains how being regarded as a “care custodian” may disqualify a person from being a beneficiary of a testamentary distribution. [...]
Pros and Cons of Joint Accounts
Probate can be a difficult process. But using joint accounts to avoid it may not always be a good idea. If you are thinking that joint accounts are a foolproof [...]
Great Recession of 2009 Makes Power of Attorney Essential
The Durable Power of Attorney is no longer a luxury. For your Elder Law counsel, it has become essential. It is the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression of [...]
Toxic Mold Lawsuit Produces $125,000 Verdict
A moldy matter proves toxic to a North Carolina real estate firm. It happened in Berkeley County, North Carolina, in August of 2008. Prudential Carolina Real Estate was held liable [...]
Motorcyclists Often at a Disadvantage When Bringing Lawsuits
Victims of motorcycle accidents can be re-victimized when they bring a lawsuit. A motorcyclist is often given less respect than operators of cars or trucks. The roads are dangerous places, [...]