How Much Estate Information Should You Share with Your Kids?
Mastering Financial Caregiving Techniques with Beth Pinsker
Episode 21 | Where There's A Will, There's A Way
Both before and after a child reaches the age of majority (usually 18 in most states), an advance directive can play a critical role in who has access to medical information and who may make or carry out health care decisions...more
In this episode of “Trust Us: Estate Planning Wisdom,” Danielle Friedman, Herb Fineburg, and Max McCauley explore one of the most common client questions: How much should parents tell their children about their estate plan? ...more
On February 6, 2026, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Medical Aid in Dying Act (MAID), making New York the 13th state to adopt similar legislation along with the District of Columbia. MAID has created a new Article...more
Caring for aging parents often means managing their money, too. On this episode of The Sandwich Generation Survival Guide, Candace Dellacona talks with Beth Pinsker—CFP, MarketWatch columnist, and author of ‘My Mother’s...more
Anesthesiologists and surgeons are increasingly caught in high‑stakes perioperative situations where the law and the facts are not very clear, especially around informed consent, advance directives, powers of attorney, and...more
On December 17, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that a deal was reached with lawmakers to move forward with signing the Medical Aid in Dying Act into law. Hochul’s announcement paves the way for New York to join 12...more
As the new year begins, Howard S. Krooks shares insights into one of the most challenging issues many families face: navigating the complexities of family caregiving and end-of-life financial planning. His perspective is...more
Each year, I revisit the most common estate planning missteps I see in my practice. These mistakes cost families time, money, and peace of mind. If you’ve been putting off your plan, consider this your annual nudge to take...more
On December 12, 2025, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 1950 into law, making Illinois the 13th US jurisdiction to authorize medical aid in dying for terminally ill residents. The legislation, also known as Deb’s...more
A new letter opinion from the Delaware Court of Chancery offers a clear look at how guardianship disputes can unravel when families delay planning and old loyalties collide. The case, In re Guardianship of W.E., involved...more
Of all the scary stories that can arise in estate planning, few scenarios are more genuinely terrifying than the chaos that unfolds when someone dies without a Will and other key estate planning documents in place. The...more
October is National Estate Planning Awareness Month — a timely reminder that everyone, not just the wealthy or elderly, benefits from having a plan for the future. Regardless of the size of your estate, having the right legal...more
Many of our clients are adjusting to life as parents or grandparents of college students for the first time this fall. Aside from the emotional adjustment that comes from watching our children graduate high school and leave...more
We all want to do right by the people we care about. But life gets busy, and planning for the future often falls off your to-do list. Without a legally binding estate plan, your good intentions might be clear to you—but...more
The U.S. Supreme Court has been asked to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges, the landmark 2015 decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. Whether the Court revisits the case now or in the future, the right to same-sex...more
While a 2024 poll indicated New Yorkers’ overwhelming support for New York’s Medical Aid in Dying Act for terminally ill people (M.A.I.D), the act had not been approved by the legislature each time it had been presented,...more
Delaware has joined a growing number of states that permit terminally ill individuals to make decisions about the timing and manner of their death. On May 20, 2025, House Bill 140—the End-of-Life Options Act—was signed into...more
When Bradley Cooper released his new PBS documentary “Caregiving,” he didn’t just share a deeply personal narrative, he opened the door to a long-overdue national reckoning. His story of bathing his father, of holding his...more
Now Is the Right Time to Consult with Legal Counsel About Preparing Advance Directives that Reflect End-of-Life Wishes- New York’s Medical Aid in Dying Act (A136/S138) is once again before the New York State Legislature in...more
Healthcare treatment. Hospital preferences. End-of-life care. Some choices are too important to leave to chance—yet they often are. A recent poll found that only 46% of older adults in the U.S. had documented their...more
The United States is an ever-changing cultural landscape. As a nation of immigrants, we are a complex patchwork of individuals from diverse backgrounds, each bringing distinct ethnic, cultural and religious beliefs. Estate...more
Estate planning is a critical part of securing the future for any family, and for LGBTQ+ individuals, it is particularly important given the legal complexities and challenges that may arise in the current political climate....more
It is important for all adults to have advance directives in place to ensure that your wishes will be carried out if you become incapacitated. There are three basic types of advance directives: a living will, a health care...more
As a general concept, estate planning allows an individual to plan not only for what happens to his or her estate upon death, but also how his or her affairs are handled during life. There are certain documents that each...more
Many families are confident that they have made the necessary preparations to transition their wealth, businesses, foundation and family office to the next generation ... someday, when the time is right. We know that some...more