by Leslie Marenco | Feb 12, 2016 | Articles, Guardianship
As senior citizens continue to age, the likelihood increases that they will become physically or mentally incapacitated. Hopefully, people in such a situation have family members who step in and help keep their affairs in order. That is not always the case,...
by Leslie Marenco | Feb 5, 2016 | Articles, Uncategorized
To some degree or another, we are all a function of the social environments in which we were raised. Of course, that encompasses both positives and negatives. When it comes to money, the first exposure we have to its management is in our families. That makes good...
by Leslie Marenco | Feb 4, 2016 | Articles, Celebrity Estates, Inheritance, Real Property / Real Estate, Uncategorized
The story of Ben Novack, the heir to Fontainebleau hotel who was murdered by his wife, Narcy Novack, has received widespread media coverage and resulted in multiple litigations. More than five years after Ben’s death, the fight for his fortune still continues....
by Leslie Marenco | Feb 4, 2016 | Articles, Estate Planning, Uncategorized
If you’ve already met with an estate planning attorney to put together your wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other long-term plans, then congratulations! You’ve taken a really important step toward being prepared for the future and making things...
by Leslie Marenco | Jan 29, 2016 | Articles, Uncategorized
Did you get a holiday bonus from your employer? Or maybe you have a tax refund coming. If so, do you have any of it left, have you already got it spent in your mind, or are you thoughtfully considering how you can best utilize this surprise resource? Annual bonus...
by Leslie Marenco | Jan 22, 2016 | Articles, Liens/Debt, Real Property / Real Estate
As our parents and other loved ones age, they may need a little more attention from us. Parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, or even neighbors who are aging may want to be seen as strong and independent. Often, however, their abilities to take care of household...
