Martin Shenkman, CPA, JD

Martin M. Shenkman, CPA, JD, estate and tax-planning attorney based in New York City  His websites ShenkmanLaw.com and LawEasy.com have resources on estate planning.

New Financial and Health Protections for People with Chronic Disabilities
Estate Planning

New Financial and Health Protections for People with Chronic Disabilities

For people with chronic disabilities, here are better ways to protect finances and health options.

Estate-Planning for People Who Get Remarried
Financial Planning

Estate-Planning for People Who Get Remarried

Deciding how your assets will be distributed after your death can be especially fraught for individuals who remarry. Here are 8 helpful strategies.

The Great Estate Tax Mess of 2010
Estate Planning

The Great Estate Tax Mess of 2010

How One Mistake Can Cost You Millions Congress has created great confusion for people seeking to minimize the possible tax…

Important Legal Steps If You Have a Chronic Disability
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Important Legal Steps If You Have a Chronic Disability

A standard estate plan can be insufficient for someone who suffers from a potentially incapacitating chronic illness or disability. But…