Here in New York, some, but not all, estates of deceased individuals are subject to a state estate tax. What determines whether or not a given estate here in New York will have a state estate tax liability? A deceased person's estate will be subject to the tax if,...
Month: March 2015
Teens are texting less but finding other driving distractions
By this point, distracted driving has become a staple topic of media discussion. As with drunk driving, Americans can't convincingly claim to be ignorant about the dangers of texting or using other electronic devices behind the wheel.But is the conversation about...
What can we do to prevent deadly car accidents at train crossings?
It's clear that automobiles are the chief mode of transportation in America. But even through cars and trucks reign supreme, there are other important modes of transportation in use as well, including trains. Unfortunately, the thousands of points where auto traffic...
Birth injuries lawsuit alleges doctor distracted by auto trouble
One commonly repeated stereotype about doctors is the allegation that they do what they do simply for the money and status it generates. Critics say that some doctors care more about their luxury cars and vacation homes than they do about their patients.For the most...
Should you discuss your will & other documents with intended heirs?
In families where disputes never seem to settle and familial cooperation is lacking, estate planning can be a difficult prospect. Parents may want to include their adult children in their wills and overall estate plans, but may not want to talk about what each son or...
New in-car devices aim to correct distracted driving habits
As technology advances, humans seem to be looking for ways to use technology to correct and improve our own behavior. Exercise "wearables" encourage us to be more active, while entire smartphone apps are built around reminding us to drink water.There are also plenty...