Meyer & Spencer PC - Attorneys at Law

06/11/2026

A Letter Of Intent Can Help Your Estate Plan

A Mahopac estate planning attorney from Meyer & Spencer, PC can help answer your questions about letters of intent and about estate planning in general - contact our office today to schedule a consultation.

06/10/2026

A lot of people assume their spouse or adult children can automatically step in if something
happens to them.

But without the right legal documents in place, your loved ones may have to go through
guardianship court just to help manage finances or medical decisions.

Planning ahead now can help your family avoid a stressful and expensive court process later.

Reach out to our team today by phone or text at 914-741-2288 or at www.meyer-spencer.com/contact-us to get started!

06/08/2026

🤔 Why would you want either of these?

They are your “backup” plan in case you need someone to make important decisions for you when you aren’t able to (i.e., if you have a stroke).

They are identical except for one BIG detail:

A Power of Attorney is a document meant for LIMITED circumstances and will become ineffective the moment you become disabled.

A Durable Power of Attorney is a document that stays in effect even if something happens to you. It won’t expire until you pass away.

Which one would you prefer?

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06/04/2026

Some families don’t realize a single forgotten bank account can still trigger probate. 😅

Estate planning is about making sure everything is coordinated, not just the big assets.

👉 Reach out to our team today to make sure nothing gets overlooked.

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06/04/2026

Annuities & Medicaid Eligibility Planning In New York

The Westchester County elder law attorneys from Meyer & Spencer, PC can help you structure your estate so you can spend your golden years doing what you love.

06/02/2026

One of the hardest parts of planning for your children is finding the balance between helping them and protecting them.
Most parents want to leave something behind for their kids.

The question is how.
Do they receive everything at once? Over time? With structure in place?

Good estate planning isn’t about controlling your children forever. It’s about giving them support, protection, and opportunity, without removing the chance for them to grow on their own.

Reach out to our team today by phone or text at 914-741-2288 or at www.meyer-spencer.com/contact-us to get started!

05/29/2026

A will is important. ✅

But on its own, it’s usually not enough.
A will still goes through probate, doesn’t help if you become incapacitated, and doesn’t control everything you own.

REAL estate planning looks at the full picture, your assets, your healthcare decisions, and how to make things easier for your family when it matters most.

A will is a piece of the plan. Just not the whole plan.

Reach out to our team today by phone or text at 914-741-2288 or at www.meyer-spencer.com/contact-us to get started with your estate planning!

05/28/2026

Writing Your New York Will 101

Creating a will can feel intimidating, but a Mahopac estate planning attorney from Meyer & Spencer, PC can help you execute the document that protects your interests and those of your heirs.

05/27/2026

We’re about 99% sure the Medicaid application process was designed by someone who really, really loves riddles. It’s a world of "look - back periods," "asset ceilings," and terminology that sounds like it was pulled from a medieval tax code.

Honestly, it feels like the confusion is the main feature of Medicaid Planning.
If you’ve spent five minutes looking at the rules and felt like you needed to become a rocket scientist just to understand the footnotes, you aren't alone. It feels like it’s specifically designed to make you want to give up.

The good news? We speak fluent "Medicaid."

Reach out to our team today by phone or text at 914-741-2288 or at www.meyer-spencer.com/contact-us to get started!