Federal Government Makes Push to Educate Public on Long-Term Care It is no secret that the federal budget (and many state budgets) are stretched thin as a result of rising … July 10, 2013 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning, Wills Estate Planning Tips from the Stars – James Gandolfini’s Will Filed in Manhattan Last month many in the entertainment world were shocked and saddened by the sudden death of New Yorker James Gandolfini … July 9, 2013 2 MIN READ
Elder Law, Long Term Care Planning Long-Term Care Insurance — Essential for New York Women? Our NY estate planning lawyers frequently advise local residents that in virtually all cases the single best way to prepare … July 8, 2013 2 MIN READ
Medicaid Planning DOMA Decision May Affect Medicaid Long-Term Care Benefits Does the high-profile U.S. Supreme Court opinion in Windsor v. US related to the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) affect … July 3, 2013 2 MIN READ
Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Probate Michael Jackson Estate Saga Continues — $500 Million in Debt Paid Off When someone passes away the basic principles of settling the estate seem straightforward: collect assets pay off debts and distribute … July 2, 2013 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning, Wills Per Stirpes – What Is It? If you read a bit about estate planning you may come across the term “Per Stirpes.” It is an awkward … July 2, 2013 2 MIN READ
Elder Law, Senior Financial Exploitation Elder Financial Exploitation from Jail — Anything Can Happen Elder financial exploitation is often one of those problems that community members believe only happens to “other people.” When reading … July 1, 2013 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning Federal Marriage Rights Now Available for Same-Sex Couples Whether one is married or single is obviously a vital factor that impacts elder law and estate planning. Of course … June 28, 2013 2 MIN READ
Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Inheritance Trusts, Living Trusts, Trusts The 3 Generation Rule – Legacies the Last You’ve built a nest egg after years of consistent work prudent planning strategic risk a lot of focus and a … June 26, 2013 2 MIN READ
Elder Law How Do I Obtain a Death Certificate in New York? When someone dies a death certificate records on paper the time and place where the decedent passed away. While the … February 22, 2018 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning, Wills Understanding the Law – Relocating a Trust Sometimes after setting up a trust circumstances occur that change our goals for that trust. Recently we wrote about how … March 25, 2017 3 MIN READ
Elder Law, Elder law estate planning, Medicaid Applications, Medicaid Eligibility Qualifying for Medicaid to Pay for Long-Term Care Spend-down. Look-back. Penalty Period. Uncompensated Transfer. These are just some of the terms Medicaid uses to determine eligibility for long-term … June 1, 2023 2 MIN READ
