From the desk of Barrie E. Bazarsky, Esq. This is what happens after the day of the car accident. If you hired a personal injury attorney, your attorney will obtain a copy of the police report and will file the no fault application on your behalf. In most cases, that...
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Florida Resident Information for New Yorkers from an Estate Planning Perspective
By Ronald Lanza, Esq. What if you want out of New York but you still want to keep one foot in New York? Even in the pandemic, people that have one home in New York and another one in Florida want to be in the warmer weather and their goal is often to meet their...
Will Medicaid exempt your parent’s home?
You may have heard that if your parent owns a home but requires nursing home care, Medicaid will consider the home an asset. The more assets your parent has, the less likely Medicaid will help cover the cost of long-term care. The good news is that this is not true...
Is it the nursing home, or my mother?
You love your mother and want her to be happy, which is part of the reason why you did a lot of research and selected the very best nursing home for her needs. However, what do you do if your mother calls you up with a litany list of complaints against the nursing...
Reducing the risks of identity theft for the elderly
Identity theft can take away everything a person has worked so hard to build and replace it with uncertainty and fear. Seniors face a higher risk of identity theft because many have diminished mental function and do not recognize warning signs until it is too late. ...
What do I do when I’m in a car accident?
From the desk of Barrie E. Bazarsky, Esq. Just in a car accident? Here is what you should do. Don’t panic. Call 911. Have the police come to the scene. If you are hurt, have an ambulance take you to the hospital. If it is safe, then here are helpful steps once you...
Do I need to hire a personal injury attorney after a car accident?
From the desk of Barrie E. Bazarsky, Esq. The short answer is no, but the real answer is YES. The person you hire should be an attorney that specializes in personal injury. Many attorneys think they can handle a car accident, that it's easy, but I assure you it is...
How can seniors prevent falls?
You may know that falls can be especially hazardous to your health. You need to make sure that you take certain steps to decrease your chances of falling. Fall prevention may be easier than you realize. Make sure your home is safe According to the Mayo Clinic, one...
Income Tax Rates for Trusts and Estates 2020
The IRS has enacted revenue procedure 2019-44 which updates rules in the tax code, which updates include regular adjustments for inflation. Included in these updates are adjustments to the 2020 tax brackets for estate and trust taxable income. Important note: Estates...
What information should you get after a car accident?
A car accident can lead to serious injuries and emotional trauma. These injuries can make it difficult to work, go to school, take care of your basic needs and participate in activities you enjoy. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in...