Who Can Make Health Care Decisions For You When You Are No Longer Able?

Woman and daughter smile at each other in hospital room

As we age, we may lose the ability to make our own medical treatment decisions because of lack of capacity. It is critical to have in place the legal documents that designate a trusted person to speak for us to make health care decisions.

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Ten Tips to Ensure Your Child With a Disability Gets the Education Needed

It’s no secret that school districts have attorneys – and they are trained in the process of special education law. Generally, the school district has more resources than parents. Parents are usually the “underdog.” Here are ten top tips to ensure your child gets the education they need.

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Estate Planning: From 30,000 Feet to Your Living Room

When considering estate planning, it’s helpful to look at the big picture, sometimes known as the “30,000 foot view.” The key to meeting your goals is and then making it real with steps you can take right now.

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7 Reasons for Seniors to Celebrate in 2023

2022 was a tumultuous year. Amid a continuing pandemic, tense midterm elections, and a war in Ukraine, we have grappled with more than our fair share of grim news. However, with 2023 in motion, there are some silver linings — in particular for seniors.

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IRS Raising Annual Gift Tax and Estate Tax Exclusions in 2023

Although inflation is generally nothing to be pleased about, the IRS recently announced inflation-adjusted changes to the annual gift tax annual and estate tax exclusions for 2023. If you are considering wealth transfer tax planning, these are welcome increases.

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National Recognition for Pierro, Connor & Strauss

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5 Questions with Louis Pierro

Partner Louis Pierro with Clients Discussing Estate and Strategic Planning Needs
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Quick Tips: Your New York Medicaid Asset Protection Trust

Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts are a powerful planning tool that preserve assets and can enable applicants to qualify for Medicaid. However, it’s important to understand the rules of the trust; for instance, which assets can go in and which assets stay out, and the critical timing involved in these transfers. Here are some do’s and don’ts to follow that will give you the maximum value for your Medicaid Asset Protection Trust.

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Pierro, Connor & Strauss Attorneys Honored by “Best Lawyers”

Pierro, Connor & Strauss, LLC is proud to announce that three of its partners will be recognized in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and one attorney listed as Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America.™

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Three Estate Planning Options for Your Art Collection

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Collecting art or other valuable items can be a passion for many people. Sometimes the passion is about investments because the art world has enjoyed enormous appreciation over the last few years. But more often it’s about enjoying the art or the medium itself than about ensuring financial gain. However, once you have accumulated a sizable collection, what do you want to happen to it after your death?

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