You've lived in your home for decades, and now that you're getting older, it is time to make some difficult decisions with respect to your estate and/or Medicaid planning. You wish to protect your home for your loved ones should you require long-term care in the...
Many people have heard of the horrors of Guardianship proceedings. In New York, these proceedings for those over 18 who became incapacitated as an adult fall under Article 81 of Mental Hygiene Law. Guardianship is a legal process set by the court of the county where...
A trust can become an important part of your estate plan. There are different types of trusts, and each type comes with its own benefits. Which type is appropriate depends on your goals, and the facts and circumstances of your case. There are two main categories of...
Hospice Care and Estate Planning As an estate planning attorney, I focus on the importance of comprehensive end-of-life planning, which includes considerations for hospice care. While my primary focus lies in helping individuals and families navigate the complexities...
Creating an estate plan can be arduous based on what tools you include according to your estate's details. If you plan to establish a living trust, it can work in tandem with a specific type of will — a pour-over will. This estate planning tool can be beneficial to...
Delaying Medicaid planning can have a dramatic effect on one's estate. If done poorly or not at all, there may be nothing left of your hard-earned assets to pass on to loved ones. It can also be quite complex. Qualifying for Medicaid in New York often involves...
Like wills and estate planning, most New Yorkers don’t give much thought to advance healthcare directives until later in life. While a catastrophic accident or terminal illness may seem unlikely, they are unfortunately a possibility for people of any age. This could...
A client of mine was in a car accident. The other car crossed over the double yellow lines and hit her head on. She hurt her shoulder and her hand but discounted the hand as the x-ray showed arthritis. She is a PA and made that determination on her own. In reality,...
Business owners, particularly small business owners, often learn hard lessons on the fly while turning a promising idea into a profitable reality. The possibility of lawsuits, divorce or bankruptcy is the last thing you want to consider while making your dream come...
As you may know, as soon as you reach 65, you automatically are entitled to Medicare. Medicaid, on the other hand, is something you need to apply and qualify for. You might have heard about Community Medicaid limits on income and resources. For the purposes of this...