Does your Community Medicaid Move with You?
Nov 24, 2020
Community Medicaid, also known as homecare Medicaid, is not limited to care in one’s current home. A person is eligible for Community Medicaid so long as they reside in New York, do not require a skil...
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Medicare does not pay for long-term care at home
Oct 21, 2020
The Medicare program is administered jointly by the state and federal government. Medicare is available to adults 65 years of age and older, or to anyone under the age of 65 who is entitled to Social ...
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Why You Need a Living Will
Sep 21, 2020
Making medical decisions for a loved one is extremely difficult, but making end of life decisions for someone is legally impossible without proof of his or her wishes. In New York, nobody may make end...
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Gifting to Avoid Taxes
Aug 05, 2020
There are several planning methods that can be utilized throughout your lifetime to reduce or eliminate taxes upon your death. Gifting is one option to avoid estate taxes. Anyone can gift up to $15,00...
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Estate Planning in the State of COVID-19
Jun 15, 2020
If COVID-19 has taught us anything, it is that life can change in an instant. As the country strives to re-open and create a new normal, there are many lessons to be taken away. One of these lessons i...
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Estate Planning for College Students
May 04, 2020
Congratulations! You graduated from high school and are (fingers crossed) heading off to college in the fall. In preparation, you are shopping for school supplies, bedding, a new wardrobe, and researc...
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Seeking an Attorney for Medicaid Application
Mar 23, 2020
Do I need to hire an attorney to complete a Medicaid application for my dad? He has some assets in his name, including his primary residence, which I have heard is automatically protected from Medicai...
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Long Term Care Insurance
Feb 24, 2020
Q: My mother needs homecare assistance. She currently has long term health insurance, will she also need to apply for Medicaid? Long Term Care (LTC) insurance Long Term Care (LTC) insurance is a great...
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Descendant or Beneficiary Trusts
Feb 10, 2020
It is not true that trusts are only for the extremely wealthy. Trusts serve a variety of purposes, many of which are not related to estate tax savings. Descendant Trusts Some individuals choose to put...
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Online Wills
Nov 06, 2019
Q: Do I need to seek legal advice for my will or can I make my own using an online service? What things do I need to consider when making up my will? Are online wills valid? Why Should a Lawyer Draft ...
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