When people think about estate planning, they often focus on financial assets like homes, savings, investments, and inheritances. At The Lansky Law Firm , we encourage clients to think a little differently. One of your most valuable assets is not financial at all. It is your mind. Cognitive health is central to independence, dignity, and quality of life as we age. While legal documents cannot prevent dementia or cognitive decline, they can  determine whether you remain in con

Deciding when to begin collecting Social Security retirement benefits is one of the most important financial decisions many people make as they approach retirement. At The Lansky Law Firm, we often remind clients that this decision is about more than just a monthly check. It plays a meaningful role in your long-term financial security, your estate plan, and your overall peace of mind.

If you have more than one child, you may find yourself asking whether your will or trust should divide everything equally. At The Lansky Law Firm, this is one of the most common and emotionally charged questions families bring to us.

Medicaid planning remains one of the most misunderstood areas of elder law. At The Lansky Law Firm, we regularly meet with families who have done their research, talked with friends, or read advice online, only to discover that much of what they believed about Medicaid is incomplete, outdated, or simply incorrect.

At The Lansky Law Firm, we work with families every day who share a growing and understandable concern: How do we ensure the inheritance we leave behind truly benefits our children and isn’t lost to the financial and personal risks that are more common today than ever before?

The holiday season has a way of sneaking up on us. One minute you are finishing the leftover Halloween candy, and the next you are booking flights, mapping out road trips, thawing turkeys, and debating over real or fake trees.

If you still picture seniors avoiding technology and clinging to paper files and landline phones, it may be time to update that image.

At The Lansky Law Firm, we understand that conversations about end-of-life wishes can be difficult. Yet, planning ahead — even for something as sensitive as the disposition of your remains — is one of the greatest acts of love and thoughtfulness you can offer your family. It replaces uncertainty with clarity, and anxiety with peace.

At The Lansky Law Firm, we believe your estate plan is far more than a set of legal documents. It’s a reflection of who you are — your values, your relationships, and the cultural traditions that shape your life and your legacy.

Whether you’ve received a diagnosis yourself or are caring for a loved one, the emotional and practical challenges are immense. Among the most critical steps you can take is putting a solid estate plan in place.

Privacy of your medical information matters now more than ever — especially in emergencies, serious illness, or incapacity. HIPAA provides strong protections, but without the proper legal tools, even close family members may be blocked from the information they need to help or advocate for you.

Bringing up how your belongings, property, and finances will be divided after you’re gone can feel uncomfortable—but at The Lansky Law Firm, we know that having that conversation early is one of the most caring steps you can take for your family.

Most people don’t think about protecting their assets until something bad happens—a lawsuit, a sudden health crisis, or a nursing home bill that drains savings. Unfortunately, by the time those events occur, it may be too late.

Whether you’re single by choice, through divorce, or after the loss of a partner, your life, finances, and estate plan deserve a strategy designed just for you.

One of the main goals of estate planning is making sure your loved ones are cared for after you’re gone. But if your spouse is not a U.S. citizen, some of the rules change—and if you’re not aware of them, those changes can lead to unexpected taxes and complications.

When we think about legacy, we often focus on passing down assets—but true legacy is about leaving behind peace of mind.

Losing someone you love is a deeply personal and often disorienting experience. When that loss is sudden, the emotional weight can be compounded by the urgent responsibilities that follow.

Over the next two decades, families across America will experience something unprecedented: the largest transfer of wealth in history. According to Cerulli Associates, Baby Boomers are projected to pass down more than $105 trillion in assets to their heirs—primarily Gen X and Millennials.

At The Lansky Law Firm, we believe that true estate planning isn’t just about preparing for what happens after you’re gone—it’s about protecting your future while you’re living, thriving, and caring for the people you love.

Families come in beautifully diverse forms—second marriages, stepchildren, life partners, and chosen families who stand by you through every season of life.