Christopher R. Bray

Christopher R. Bray

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 20 years

Medicaid and medicare Lawyer at Ilion, NY
Practice Areas: Medicaid & Medicare, Probate, Elder Law, Estate Planning

85 Otsego St, Ilion, NY

About Christopher

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Medicaid and Medicare 40%

Medicaid and Medicare, as well as other public benefits programs, are really a subset of Elder Law. We assist clients with planning for & achieving eligibility for benefits, preparing & filing applications, and appealing unwarranted denials.

20 years

40%
Probate 25%

Those duties of an Executor in administering the estate of a loved one can seem overwhelming. We take on & treat these responsibilities as our own so that our clients enjoy a stress free & successful administration.

20 years

25%
Elder Law 20%

Elder Law is about helping people identify & achieve their unique goals for aging and taking care of their family & loved ones. We help clients obtain & preserve resources, both monetary and human; and create & implement a plan for successful aging.

20 years

20%
Estate Planning 15%

Our goal is to help clients define & implement their planning goals, by identifying & avoiding or reducing problems & threats. Every family is unique, good planning ensures that special concerns are addressed so the plan accomplishes the desired end.

20 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 425-425 per hour

Pro bono

5 %

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 20 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2006

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Rheinhardt and Bray, P.C.

85 Otsego St, Ilion, NY, 13357-1803

Rheinhardt and Bray, P.C.

301 Black River Boulevard, Rome, NY, 13440

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Christopher R. Bray's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by Ed | May 19, 2015 | Elder Law

There when you need them

Outstanding results when we needed to get elder care help. He made the process of getting my mother situated in a nursing home very easy.

Posted by Thomas | May 19, 2015 | Estate Planning

Extreamly Helpful Estate Lawyer

My family was extremely pleased to have Chris as the attorney to assist with my mothers long term care and estate planing. We found Chris not only to be knowledgeable but most importantly worked with us with a high level of compassion ensuring our comfort and full understanding of the process. Maki...ng the absolute right decisions for our love ones can be a difficult undertaking, Chris was there for my family the entire way easing this task and to that I will be forever grateful. I highly recommend Chris to anyone needing his expertise.

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Christopher R. Bray's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jeffrey Rheinhardt

Elder law lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Karl Manne

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Jeffrey Rheinhardt

Elder law lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Clara Barton Volunteer Leadership Award, American Red Cross

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Town Attorney, Town of Herkimer

2018 - Present

Town Attorney, Town of Litchfield

2006 - Present

Partner, Rheinhardt and Bray, PC

Associations

2023 - Present

New York State Bar Association, Elder Law Section

Past Chair

2015 - Present

Herkimer County Chamber of Commerce

Board of Directors

2015 - Present

Herkimer County Bar Association

Treasurer

2013 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (New York chapter)

Member

2012 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Member

2011 - Present

New York State Bar Association, Trusts and Estates Law Section

Member

2011 - Present

City of Rome Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Oneida County Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Rome Area Chamber of Commerce

Member

2011 - Present

Peacemaker Program, Inc.

Volunteer

2010 - Present

Ilion Community Club

Member

2010 - Present

New York State Bar Association, Elder Law Section

Member

2006 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Herkimer County Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

Ilion AYSO

Volunteer Coach

2022 - 2023

New York State Bar Association, Elder Law Section

Chair

2021 - 2022

New York State Bar Association, Elder Law Section

Chair-Elect

2020 - 2021

New York State Bar Association, Elder Law Section

Vice Chair

2019 - 2020

New York State Bar Association, Elder Law Section

Secretary

2018 - 2019

New York State Bar Association, Elder Law Section

Treasurer

2017 - 2023

Attorney Grievance Committee - Fifth Judicial District

Member

2015 - 2018

New York State Bar Association, Elder Law Section

District Delegate

2015 - 2017

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (New York chapter)

Board of Directors

2014 - 2018

Herkimer Area Resource Center

Board of Directors

2012 - 2014

American Red Cross of the Mohawk Valley

Chairman

2012 - 2014

Herkimer County Bar Association

President

2007 - 2014

American Red Cross of the Mohawk Valley

Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

Matter of TH, Fair Hearing No. 7742418J

Successful in obtaining increase in Community Spouse Resource Allowance and amending the date of eligibility to June 1 resulting in a refund of amounts paid by CS for the months of June, July and August

Matter of RV, FH#7378581Z

Finding that uncompensated transfers made by Applicant were made for a purpose other than to qualify for Medicaid and must be disregarded; DSS penalty period of 2.34 months reduced to zero months

Matter of PL, FH#7020792Q

Finding that uncompensated transfers made by Applicant were made for a purpose other than to qualify for Medicaid and must be disregarded; DSS penalty period of 5.587 months reduced to zero months

Matter of AO, FH#6799465J

Reversed DSS position to count homestead as an available resource; reduction of assessed penalty period from 8.65 months to 2.9 months

Matter of AS, FH#5515265P

DSS determination reversed, penalty period eliminated

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Education

2005

Albany Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Syracuse University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2021

2021 Summer Meeting - Manchester, VT

Elder Law Case Update

2018

Medicaid Lookback Rules and Planning - East Syracuse, NY

Asset Conversion from Non-Exempt to Exempt

2018

Medicaid Lookback Rules and Planning - East Syracuse, NY

Lookback Period and Qualifying Asset Transfers Rule

2017

Estate Administration from Start to Finish Commencement of Proceedings and Information Gathering

2016

NYSBA Elder Law and Special Needs Section Fall Meeting Program Co-Chair

2015

Protecting Assets While Qualifying for Medicaid

Crisis Medicaid Planning and Assistance

2015

NYS Ombudsman Program Training

Advanced Directives/Nursing Home Resident Situations

2015

Mitchell Rabbino National Healthcare Decisions Act

Advanced Directives

2015

Herkimer County Teachers Retirement Seminar

Estate Planning/Advanced Directives

2015

Denny's In Rome, Holiday Inn in Utica, and Denny's in Rome Estate Planning Straight Talk

2014

Mitchell Rabbino National Healthcare Decisions Day

Advanced Directives

2014

Disability Planning

The Basics of Special Needs Planning

2013

Protecting Assets While Qualifying for Medicaid

Crisis Medicaid Planning and Assistance

2013

Estate Trust and Elder Law Update

Elder Law Case Update

Publications

Languages

English

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