Estate Planning DOMA Challenge Likely Headed to U.S. Supreme Court http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/edie-windsors-fight-for-same-sex-marriage-rights-continues-even-after-partners-death/2012/07/19/gJQARguhwW_story In the wake of the passage of marriage equality laws in our state many assumed that the issue was … July 25, 2012 2 MIN READ
Elder Law Federal Bill to Protect Seniors Advances in Senate Over the past two years there has been increased focus on the scourge of elder abuse in all its forms. … July 24, 2012 2 MIN READ
Elder Law Institute of Medicine Report: 1 in 5 Boomers With Mental Health Issue There is a tendency to underestimate the actual risk of suffering mental and physical disabilities as one ages. Everyone knows … July 18, 2012 2 MIN READ
Elder Law Life in an Assisted Living Facility This week the Washington Post published an interesting extended story seeking to share information on life in assisted-living facilities. The … July 13, 2012 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning Bizarre Estate Feud Leads to Drive By Shooting One of the more unique estate planning feuds in recent memory remains under investigation three years following the death of … July 12, 2012 2 MIN READ
Elder Law, Financial Planning Losing Home Over $400 Tax Bill Senior care advocates repeatedly remind families that oversight is needed in some cases to ensure seniors do not fall victim … July 11, 2012 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning Consider Updating Your Estate Plan Before Remarrying Our New York estate planning attorneys frequently remind residents that it is important to update an estate plan following major … July 10, 2012 2 MIN READ
Elder Law, Medicaid Applications, Medicaid Planning Is PACE Program Future of Senior Health Care? CBS News recently reported on glowing praise for a relatively small program seeking to help seniors live independently. Known as … July 6, 2012 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning Tax and Planning Consequences of Affordable Care Act? No legal news item last week was bigger than the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold virtually the entirety of … July 3, 2012 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning Highs or Lows: Which is Best When Valuing Art and Collectibles? Art pieces and collectibles can often be difficult to price. After all the best and easiest way to price an … August 8, 2016 2 MIN READ
Caregiving, Elder Law PARENTAL VISITATION LAWS – RIGHT TO VISIT PARENT OF ADULT CHILDREN ANOTHER CELEBRITY CASE MAKING CHANGES In the last few months that Casey Kasem had on this earth he was the … March 22, 2016 2 MIN READ
Elder Law, NY Elder Law Daughters Disproportionately Assume Elder Caregiver Role For Aging Parents An article yesterday at Forbes explored an issue that has been dubbed “the ticking time bomb of eldercare.” It is … October 18, 2011 2 MIN READ
