The Law Offices of Daniel G. Castricone & Gary Lee Heavner

03/28/2024

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03/22/2024

Full service Law Firm. Available 24 x 7 by phone for emergencies and arraignments.

02/22/2024

The Law Offices of Daniel G. Castricone & Gary Lee Heavner are excited to announce a new way for you to pay!
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fees or hidden interest, no late charges, and no surprises. Simply pay your total balance in
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on our payment page. Selecting this option will open an online application for financing
through Affirm.
• You will enter a few pieces of information and then receive a real-time decision.
• This new payment option is in addition to the options we already offer. You can use whichever
payment method you prefer.
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02/22/2024

Exploring Our Role as An Estate Planning Law Firm
As estate planning attorneys, we specialize in matters related to ensuring our client's end-of-life wishes are carried out seamlessly. Our expertise lies in navigating the complexities of estate planning, honed through years of experience.
At the heart of our duties is a singular objective: assisting clients in preparing for life's end and the financial and familial legacies they leave behind. This assistance takes various forms, primarily involving drafting essential documents like last wills and testaments, setting up trusts and providing for guardianship and maintenance of minor children or special needs adults. Additionally, we can help in minimizing estate or inheritance taxes and facilitate the transfer of assets to beneficiaries upon one's passing.
Moreover, we play a vital role in preparing clients for potential end-of-life scenarios where they may be unable to make decisions independently. This often involves assigning power of attorney, drafting living wills, or creating advance directives. As seasoned estate planning attorneys, we serve as a trusted legal advisors, offering comprehensive guidance throughout the entire process.
Understanding the Costs
While Estate Planning services are renowned for their expenses and the specialized nature of estate planning warrants the investment, our firm offers comprehensive planning at a fraction of what most firms typically charge. (Ask for our fee sheet) Our initial consultations, usually done via phone, are free. The complexity and duration of your estate planning process will influence the overall costs but most clients are best served by the packages we offer.
Initial meetings provide an opportunity for us to assess your needs and determine compatibility. Additionally, ongoing maintenance fees may be necessary for adjustments as life circumstances evolve.
In Conclusion
Our Estate Planning Process is a multifaceted endeavor, demanding meticulous attention to detail. Entrusting the process to a Castricone and Heavner Law ensures your plan aligns with your unique circumstances and preferences. With our expertise, you can navigate the complexities of estate planning with confidence, knowing your legacy is safeguarded and your wishes honored.

02/21/2024

Trusts bring clarity and establish structure out of the trauma of sudden illness, disability or death.
1. Protecting Against Disability: With a trust and a power of attorney, you choose who's in charge during your disability, avoiding costly and stressful state-appointed guardianship proceedings.
2. Avoiding Probate: Trusts bypass probate court delays and costs, allowing immediate action by trustees upon death, including property sales and accessing assets.
3. Preserving Assets: Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts shield your home and savings from long-term care expenses, ensuring a legacy for your loved ones while qualifying for Medicaid benefits when needed. Trusts bring clarity and peace of mind in uncertain times.

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02/20/2024

🔒 Protecting Special Needs Children and Grandchildren can be challenging: Ensure your loved one's future with a Special Needs Trust.
💰 Benefit Beyond Basics: Trusts provide for extra needs like education, healthcare, and transportation, without affecting eligibility for vital assistance.
🚫 Watch for Pitfalls: Direct payments to providers preserve benefits. Careful drafting ensures funds are used wisely.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Harmony: Balancing needs and assets prevents resentment and fosters peace among siblings.
🔍 Seek Advice: Consult with an elder law estate planning attorney Daniel Castricone to explore options and secure your loved one's future.
For expert guidance, contact us for a free consultation: 📞 (845) 351-8777 ✉️ [email protected]

02/08/2024

Estate Planning, Ensure Your Wishes Are Honored, Demonstrate Care and Responsibility, Save Time, Money, and Stress While ensuring Privacy, Protect Against Long-Term Care Costs. Prevent Unintended Beneficiaries. Find Peace of Mind

Take charge of your future. Plan your estate with confidence!
www.Castriconelaw.com

01/20/2024

Just finished up an Estate plan for a client. Living Trust, Medicaid Asset Protection irrevocable Trust, Living Will, Health Care Proxies, Power of Attorney and instructions on final wishes. They started with everything up in the air. They finished with everything bolted down. They know their children and grandchildren are protected, that their house is safe from Medicaid and that they can sleep at night. We can do it for you too. 845 351 8777

Full service Law Firm. Available 24 x 7 by phone for emergencies and arraignments.

01/10/2024

In the last 2 weeks we did a plan that called for an LLC to be owned by a trust, an emergency Living Trust done bedside and a reciprocal estate plan to keep non marital property separate.

12/18/2023

Do you have questions like these? We can provide you with the answers.

Full service Law Firm. Available 24 x 7 by phone for emergencies and arraignments.

12/06/2023

The kinds of questions we answer.