by Jackie Cara | Sep 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
New York law treats pets as property, which means they cannot inherit directly. But you do have options to make sure your furry (or feathered!) family members are cared for if something happens to you. Option 1: Gift of Pet Only How it works: You name a caregiver in...
by Jackie Cara | Jun 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
Featured on “Healthy Lifestyle with Lori Anne” I recently had the honor of joining Lori Anne De Iulio Casdia—strategist, coach, and host of *Healthy Lifestyle with Lori Anne*—for a heartfelt conversation about a topic that touches many families but is...
by Jackie Cara | Jun 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
Takeaways A growing number of Americans are aging and dying alone, leading to complex legal and logistical challenges when accessing sealed apartments and managing estates. Comprehensive estate planning, including wills, living trusts, and detailed instructions, is...
by Jackie Cara | Jun 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
Having power of attorney over a family member is a big responsibility and sometimes it makes sense to share that responsibility with someone else. But when two people are named co-agents under a power of attorney, conflicts can arise. Unfortunately, if the conflict...
by Jackie Cara | Jun 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
A power of attorney may seem like a simple document, but there are several important decisions that need to be made when creating one. From whom to appoint to what powers to grant, care and consideration should be put into each choice. A power of attorney is one of...
by Jackie Cara | Jun 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
Takeaways Actor Bruce Willis’ diagnosis of aphasia and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) highlights the importance of incapacity planning. Incapacity planning involves creating legal documents to manage financial and medical affairs if one becomes unable to make...
