Elder Law Medicaid and Pension Obligations Pressuring State Budgets A new report from the “State Budget Task Force” released last week found that two issues were by far the … July 26, 2012 2 MIN READ
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
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
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
