Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills Marriage Matters – A Reminder of the Tax Benefit Earlier this week we discussed the tragic death of New York actor Philip Seymour Hoffman. There are many estate planning … February 28, 2014 2 MIN READ
Elder Law, Medicaid Applications, Medicaid Planning Billions on the Line with New York Medicaid “Adjustments” from Federal Government New York State has the largest Medicaid system in the country. As most know Medicaid is a joint state-federal program … February 27, 2014 2 MIN READ
New York Estate Planning – No Child Left Behind? Some New Yorkers eschew an estate plan because they assume their wishes are very simple. “I just want the kids … February 26, 2014 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning, Trusts Using a “Life Estate” in a New York Estate Plan Property rights and rules are some of the most complex (and arcane) areas of the law. Of particular importance for … February 25, 2014 2 MIN READ
Elder Law, Medicaid Planning New York Nursing Home Costs & Medicaid “Lookback” Period Any family who has gone through the process of helping a loved one into a New York nursing home understands … February 24, 2014 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning, Trusts Can Your Heirs Work Together? Creating a will and drafting trust documents are forms of “transactional law.” That means that unlike litigation the purpose is … February 21, 2014 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning Continuing Legal Hurdles for Same-Sex Couples Each day seemingly brings news of additional states that are joining New York in allowing same sex couples the right … February 18, 2014 2 MIN READ
Growth of Online Memorial Services Making preparations for funeral services burial preferences and other memorial issues is a natural part of New York estate plans. … February 13, 2014 2 MIN READ
Elder Law, New York Elder Law, NY Elder Law The Future of Elder Care: Senior Villages The combined pressures of growing need rising costs and altered ideas of the best way to live one’s golden years … February 12, 2014 2 MIN READ
Medicaid Eligibility, Medicaid Planning Spousal Refusal – Just Say No Spousal refusal is a legally valid Medicaid planning option in New York. By way of background certain income and assets … April 12, 2024 2 MIN READ
Elder Law What are the Rules for Medicaid Asset Transfer in New York? Medicaid is a terrific program designed to help older Americans pay for the cost of their prescription medication hospital care … May 12, 2017 2 MIN READ
Long Term Care Planning 4 Ways to Care for a Loved One in a Nursing Home There are more than 40 million family members in the United States who act as caregivers for loved ones. There … February 28, 2021 2 MIN READ
