About 50% of New York seniors will eventually require long-term care, which means planning for this expense is a vital part of ensuring you’ll be able to maintain your desired standard of living. In our blog, we discuss the value of long-term care insurance, how to preserve assets for your heirs while accessing valuable Medicaid benefits, and much more. For more information about how we can assist with your specific long-term care planning needs, contact our office to request a free initial consultation.
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How to Select a Quality Nursing Home for Yourself or a Loved OneNot all nursing homes are created equally. Plan ahead with an attorney to pick the right one for your situation and prepare for covering the high monthly costs.
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Caregiving at a DistanceThe National Institute on Aging (NIA) defines long distance caregiving as providing care for a person who lives an hour or more away.
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HBO's John Oliver discusses recent problems in Long Term Care in AmericaThe Long Term Care crisis in America is the subject of John Oliver's attacks
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Geriatric Managers Are Needed More Than EverAn experienced geriatric care manager, along with trusted legal counsel, can provide the best overall planning for a loved one.
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Your "Simple Will" May Simply Not Be Good EnoughA will is a part of an estate plan, but it doesn't cover everything. When is a will not enough?
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How does the $1.9 Trillion COVID Relief Act help seniors?The American Rescue Plan Act provides $1.9 trillion in relief, including many forms of assistance to seniors.
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How might estates be affected under proposed changes to Estate tax rules?The Biden Administration may make meaningful changes to the tax treatment of assets in estates, affecting many estates.
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The Need for Geriatric Care ManagersThe truth is aging is a complex, highly individualized process, and a geriatric care manager (GCM) may be appropriate at age 65 or 105 and any age in between.
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Life Estates : The Potential ProblemsThis article discusses life estates, an often used planning tool, and the potential problems they may create. Our estate planning attorney explains more
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How to Help the Senior You Love with Nursing Home Care PlanningHere are some tips for how to help a loved one enter a nursing home or assisted living facility and where to get legal help with elder care planning in New York.