Estate Planning Many Same-Sex Couples Still Need to Update Plans Post-DOMA As we have mentioned many times before in June of 2013 the Supreme Court’s decision regarding the Defense of Marriage … November 7, 2013 2 MIN READ
Elder Law, Medicaid Applications, Medicaid Planning Ineligible Patients Enrolled in Medicaid Program by Agency in NY The New York Medicaid system is the largest in the nation. As most know Medicaid is a joint federal-state program … November 6, 2013 2 MIN READ
Elder Law, Medicaid Applications Financial Problems at NY Nursing Home Says Comptroller’s Audit A common theme in recent years regarding long-term care in New York is the shuttering of county-owned public nursing homes. … November 5, 2013 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning Inherited Property & First Time Homebuyer Credit Estate planning can seem like a simple process–but usually only when it works as intended. A well-designed plan can make … November 4, 2013 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills What Matters When Choosing an Executor? Understanding the specifics of the law is just one aspect of successful estate planning. Obviously it is critical that a … November 1, 2013 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning, Trusts Back to the Basics: Trusts Are Not Only For the Wealthy One of the biggest misconceptions about general estate planning is that a “trust” is something that only rich families need … October 31, 2013 2 MIN READ
Elder Law, Senior Health Care Elder Abuse Fact Sheet As noted several weeks ago October is officially known as “Residents’ Rights Month” — a time to share information about … October 25, 2013 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning, Power of Attorney, Wills Deathbed Planning: In the Face of Serious Illness Most estate planning advice stories include one theme over and over–plan early and update consistently. Because no one know what … October 25, 2013 2 MIN READ
Elder Law, Long Term Care Planning, NY Elder Law, Senior Health Care Guardianship over Personal Affairs and Property: Not Just for the Incapacitated Many of us can relate to growing concerns over loved ones as they continue to age and require more assistance. … October 23, 2013 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
