On July 10, 2020 the NYS State Department of Health issued advisories to NH (NH) and adult care facilities (ACF) operators and administrators to permit outside visitation and limited indoor visitation for facilities in PHASE 3 regions when certain conditions are met. ...
Preserving & Protecting Your Family’s Assets & Legacy
Year: 2020
Why might you need Medicaid?
The Medicaid program can provide you with benefits and coverage that you may not get through other health insurance you have, including Medicare. According to Medicaid.gov, your eligibility for this program depends on your income level because it is only for...
What you should know about the probate process
Whether you have recently lost a close friend or loved one, or you are getting ready to organize an estate plan, it is critical to know about the New York probate process. The last will and testament can be an integral part of determining whether an estate must go...
Headed into retirement? Consider your estate plan
As one phase of your life is wrapping up and you prepare to enter another, you probably have a lot of questions. You may be looking for a new place to live or new hobbies as you exit the workforce, but this time of transition is also great for looking at your estate...
What’s the best way to pay for nursing home care?
Even though it’s difficult to think about, there may come a point in your future when you need to spend time in a nursing home. And for that reason, you need to prepare as far in advance as possible. By doing so, you’ll give yourself peace of mind. It’s important to...
How do you know you’ve picked a good estate executor?
New York residents like you work hard to build your assets up. You want to make sure your loved ones get the care they need after you pass. To do that, you need an estate plan. One of the first and most crucial components of this plan is your estate executor. This...
Answers to your health care proxy questions
Naming a health care proxy is an important part of the end-of-life planning process. A health care proxy is a trusted friend or family member who receives your permission to make health care decisions on your behalf if you can no longer do so. These are the most...
Free Contactless Consultations And In Person Meetings Now Available
Free contactless consultations and in person meetings are now available and we remain available via telephone, videoconference and email. We now offer different options to keep all of our clients comfortable including out of the office telephone meetings and...
When to review your estate plan
To many residents in New York, an estate plan is something that only old people need, or that only very wealthy people need. Both of these assumptions are quite incorrect. There are many facets to an estate plan that make it important for people of all ages and means...
Could debt affect your heirs?
Debt does not easily go away when you die. In fact, part of the probate process will involve settling your debts. This could spell trouble for your heirs if they expect to inherit significant assets from you, and you failed to protect those assets. According to CNBC,...
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