Estate Planning, Gift tax Will The Government Shutdown Affect Your Estate Planning? News this week is dominated by one topic: the federal government shutdown. Like most others you may be wondering how … October 3, 2013 2 MIN READ
Elder Law Making Tough Choices to Prevent Elder Financial Abuse Preparation is critical to prevent financial exploitation of elderly community members. Our team of elder law estate planning attorneys frequently … October 1, 2013 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning, Trusts Mysterious Will Filed in New York Intestate Case Earlier this year we shared information about a $40 million New York inheritance that was destined to go entirely to … September 26, 2013 2 MIN READ
Elder Law, Medicaid Applications, Medicaid Planning Five Members of Long-Term Care Commission Issue Separate Report Yesterday we discussed the release of the federal Long-Term Care Commission’s final report. As mentioned the major glaring issue with … September 25, 2013 2 MIN READ
Elder Law, Long Term Care Planning, Medicaid Planning, NY Elder Law Final Report Issued by Federal Long-Term Care Commission You may remember that on New Year’s Day of this year a large piece of legislation was passed by Congress … September 24, 2013 2 MIN READ
Long Term Care Planning, Senior Health Care Do Black New York Seniors Receive Worse Nursing Home Care? A new study from researchers out of Rochester New York took a look at quality of care trends from 11 … September 20, 2013 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning, Financial Planning Financial Advisors Discuss Ways to Save on Increased Capital Gains Taxes Many New Yorkers know that as part of the federal tax package compromise that was passed on January 1st of … September 19, 2013 2 MIN READ
Elder Law, Medicaid Planning, Senior Health Care Home Health Care Workers to Receive Additional Worker Protections A growing number of New York seniors in need of caregiving support are opting to stay in their homes instead … September 17, 2013 2 MIN READ
Elder Law, Long Term Care Planning, New York Elder Law, NY Elder Law Federal Long-Term Care Commission Set to Issue Report Advocating for better long-term care is not just a concern of NY elder law attorneys. Policymakers at all levels and … September 11, 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