Refer to our regularly updated blog to learn about a variety of family law and asset protection issues in New York, as well as concerns related to elder law and bankruptcy. We provide these posts to help prospective clients better understand their legal options so they can make informed decisions about how to best proceed with their case. If you would like to discuss your issue further, contact our office to schedule a consultation with attorney Theodore Alatsas.
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Important Changes to New York’s Medicaid Lookback Rules You Need to Know About While federal rules remain the same, state Community Medicaid has seen a major change that could have serious financial consequences for you and your family. -
You Need More Than Just A Will While a will is a necessary document, it is still a relatively simple document that may not cover everything you want it to. -
What’s the Fiduciary Rule? Now that financial advisors no longer are legally bound to meet the fiduciary standard, they are instead beholden to something known as the suitability standard -
Key Differences Between Estate Planning & Elder Law Both elder law and estate planning are critical for everyone, regardless of age. However, there are several distinctions between the two you should know about. -
Treating Late-Life Anxiety Some reports estimate between 10 and 20% of seniors have generalized anxiety. -
Estate Planning During the COVID-19 Pandemic What is the status of your will? When did you last review it? Have you moved? Does your will reflect the laws of the state in which you live? -
What You Need to Know When Considering Bankruptcy as a Senior Citizen More seniors are declaring bankruptcy to deal with debt these days, but there are pitfalls and other options you need to know about before taking this route. -
Why It's Important To Know What Fiduciary Means If you are named as a guardian, executor of a person’s will, trustee, or power of attorney, the law calls you a “fiduciary.” -
HBO's John Oliver discusses recent problems in Long Term Care in America The Long Term Care crisis in America is the subject of John Oliver's attacks -
Geriatric Managers Are Needed More Than Ever An experienced geriatric care manager, along with trusted legal counsel, can provide the best overall planning for a loved one. -
How Gift Taxes Work in New York While you are unlikely to pay extra taxes for gifting assets, you may run into problems with estate planning and nursing home costs without an attorney’s help. -
Do-It-Yourself Estate Planning Mistakes Something we hear all the time is: “Can’t I just get a will online, do a transfer-on-death deed for my land, share a bank account with my kids, and be done it?”