• Understanding Trusts in Estate Planning

    Estate Planning

    Understanding Trusts in Estate Planning

    Trusts play an important role in estate planning, but they can be confusing to understand. Here are some basics to help...

  • Who Should I Name as Guardian For My Children?

    Family Matters

    Who Should I Name as Guardian For My Children?

    Choosing a guardian for minor children is an important task for parents to take care of as soon as possible. What goes...

  • The Impacts of COVID-19 on Estate Planning

    Estate Planning

    The Impacts of COVID-19 on Estate Planning

    The COVID-19 pandemic is highlighting the need for estate planning for a lot of people. The good news is planning can...

  • Here’s What Happens in the State of New York If You Don’t Have an Estate Plan

    Estate Planning

    Here’s What Happens in the State of New York If You Don’t Have an Estate Plan

    Creating an official estate plan is often something that people put off doing. It’s important to understand what can...

Work-Life Savvy

Have a Nanny? Here Are Five Things to Include in Your Emergency Plan
Emergencies happen all the time: a child chokes on his dinner, your home has a gas leak, mom misses her flight and will not be home to care for kids, your nanny has an allergic reaction to a bee sting, or your toddler has a...
The Hidden Costs of Hiring a Nanny
Childcare is often the single biggest expenditure for parents with young children – at times, exceeding even a rent or mortgage payment.   When hiring a nanny, the cost can include far more than just the nanny’s hourly rate. ...
Tips for Choosing the Best Childcare for Your Family
If you are heading back to work after the birth of a child and feel overwhelmed with your choices in childcare, you are not alone! Choosing a caregiver to trust with your child’s daily care and education is one of the most...

Financial Savvy

Renovations – What To Do Before Selling
As parents, many of us struggle with the benefits of staying in New York City vs. moving to the suburbs. Or, we find ourselves with a growing family and the need for a larger home. When the benefits of moving outweigh the...
Should I Buy Or Rent?
For most families, moving to a new town and buying a house can be simultaneous acts. That’s not really the case in New York City. Many people who first move to the city rent an apartment. Most people do not know how long...
How to Build Your Financial “House”
What do a financial advisor and a building contractor have in common? On the surface, probably not all that much. Hopefully they can both help you to sleep well at night by providing you a solid foundation, sound advice and...
How to Choose a Financial Advisor
Finding an advisor you can trust and feel comfortable with can be daunting – even downright scary. Reading news articles about the financial industry would make anyone wary about trusting even the largest, most reputable...

Legal Savvy

Five Common Misconceptions about Private Adoption in New York and New Jersey
What are the five most common misconceptions about New Jersey and New York private adoption? THERE ARE NO NEWBORN BABIES AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION. There are many newborn infants available for adoption in the United States. In a...
Does Tennessee’s Proposed Bill Repeal Protections for Children Born Through IVF?
Early this year, Tennessee lawmaker Terri Lynn Weaver introduced a bill to eliminate a state statute granting legitimate status to a child who is born from artificial insemination.  Specifically, the bill would repeal a...
Five Must-Have Insurance Policies When You Have a Child with Special Needs
While all parents should have comprehensive insurance coverage to protect against unexpected setbacks, when you have a child with special needs, the need for that protection becomes even more important. In addition to health...
Four Signs You Shouldn’t Mediate Your Divorce
Should you mediate your divorce? Before making a decision, find out when mediation is NOT the answer.