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, Medicaid Applications, Medicaid Planning Battles Continue Over New Medicaid Eligibility for NY Home Health Programs In an effort to more efficiently use state funds over the past few years the New York Medicaid program has … June 25, 2013 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning, Gift tax Forbes on Gifting – When an Inheritance Can’t Wait One of the most common questions that local families ask related to estate planning and assets protection involve gifts: Whether … June 24, 2013 2 MIN READ
Caregiving, Elder Law, Medicaid Planning, New York Elder Law Be Careful With “Pop Up” Senior Centers in New York Long-term care is big business. For many years now companies that work in these fields have grown in size scope … June 21, 2013 2 MIN READ
Elder Law, Medicaid Applications, Medicaid Planning NY Nursing Home Kickback Settlement – Reminder of Need to Make Careful Nursing Home Choices The New York Medicaid program has been making many headlines in recent months. Implementation of the Affordable Care Act and … June 19, 2013 2 MIN READ
Caregiving, Elder Law, New York Elder Law Beefing Up New York Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs Over the last few years elder care advocates have issued a steady drumbeat of concern: mistreatment of seniors is on … June 17, 2013 2 MIN READ
Elder Law, Financial Planning “Financial Caregiving” for Ailing Senior Parents One overlooked aspect of elder caregiving is the difficulty of the transition time itself. While some seniors may suffer serious … June 14, 2013 2 MIN READ
Elder Law, Long Term Care Planning, Senior Health Care Queens Nursing Home Facility Director Faces Criminal Neglect Charges It is no secret that most New Yorkers would prefer to “age in place” instead of moving into a nursing … June 12, 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
Death Taxes, Estate Taxes, Gift tax, Medicaid Planning, Medicaid Trusts Tax and Medicaid Law Changes for 2024 For 2024 the exemptions for estate taxes rise to 6.94 million for New York estate taxes and to 13.61 million … January 18, 2024 2 MIN READ
Asset Protection, Irrevocable Trust LONGEVITY INSURANCE – DEFERRED INCOME ANNUITY Deferred income annuities are a financial product that by definition are paid in one premium and payout after at least … December 29, 2015 2 MIN READ
