Financial Planning, Medicaid Applications, Medicaid Planning, Medicaid Trusts Editorial Calls for Preserving Medicaid Spousal Refusal in New York It is not easy for many local residents to understand all of the ins and out of the Medicaid program. … March 12, 2013 2 MIN READ
Blended Families Estate Planning, Estate Planning Fighting to Care for the Ailing Zsa Zsa Gabor It is often argued that estate planning is necessary to prevent family feuding in the aftermath of a passing. Disagreements … March 11, 2013 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning, Estate Taxes DOMA Case Update: Amicus Briefs Mount in New York Couple’s Case We have frequently discussed the federal law known as the Defense of Marriage Act. Passed in 1996 the law essentially … March 7, 2013 2 MIN READ
Elder Law, Long Term Care Planning, Medicaid Planning Women May Pay More for Long-Term Care Insurance Many of the changes and new rules associated with health insurance as part of the “Affordable Care Act” (Obamacare) will … March 5, 2013 2 MIN READ
Irrevocable Trust, Long Term Care Planning, NY Elder Law, Senior Health Care Low Expectations for Federal Long-Term Care Commission Last year federal legislation was passed affecting elder care issues. In particular the new law eliminated a floundering attempt to … March 1, 2013 2 MIN READ
Blended Families Estate Planning, Trusts James Brown Estate Battle Rages On — Supreme Court Rejects Compromise The more assets that are at stake following a passing the higher the risk that others might pursue all available … February 28, 2013 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Trusts Understanding How a Wealth Transfer Might Affect Insurance Advisor One shared a useful story this week that touches on an item commonly forgotten in wealth transfers including those … February 27, 2013 2 MIN READ
Elder Law, Long Term Care Planning, Senior Health Care New York Elder Abuse Caught on Tape in the Bronx The challenges of securing appropriate long-term care are often only understood at the exact moment when that care is needed. … February 25, 2013 2 MIN READ
Elder Law, Financial Planning Struggling to Pay for Burial Costs After Death There is no getting around the fact that certain costs will be incurred near the end of life. Even if … February 21, 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
