Seniors face a wide range of challenges as they age, but knowing your legal options can help you make informed decisions that allow you to continue making the most of each day. In our blog, we discuss issues such as estate planning, long-term care planning, disability planning, and retirement planning. To learn how we can assist with your specific elder law needs, please contact our office to request a free initial consultation.
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How to Protect Your Family from 6 Real Downsides of Medicaid in New YorkLearn the 6 key disadvantages, look-back penalties, liens, spousal rules, plus how NY families can protect their assets.
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What You Need to Know About Medicaid Spend-down in new YorkUnderstand Medicaid spend-down in New York: calculate excess income, use medical bills or pay-in to qualify, and protect assets from long-term care costs.
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New York Medicaid Look-Back Period: 30 vs. 60 MonthsClarify New York 30 vs. 60 month look-back: Learn which rule applies, how penalties are calcuated with 2026 rates, and steps to reduce exposure.
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Protecing Assets From Nursing Home Costs : A How To GuideLearn how to protect assets from nursing home costs in New York with Medicaid planning, trusts, exemptions, timing, and legal safeguards.
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Medicaid Asset Protection Trust Cost: What to ExpectWondering about Medicaid asset protection trust cost? Learn what drives fees, what's included, and how Alatsas Law Firm helps Brooklyn families protect their assets.
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Benefits for Spouses of People with Dementia in NYLearn which NY benefits a spouse can claim when a husband has dementia, Medicaid spousal protections, MLTC, CDPAP rules, Social Security, and VA Aid & Attendance.
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How Cryptocurrency and NFTs Fit into Wills, Trusts, and Medicaid PlanningIncluding Cryptocurrency and NFTs in a New York Estate Plan: learn how NY wills, trusts, probate, and Medicaid planning can protect and transfer digital assets.
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How to Protect Your Family's Assets from High Long-Term Care CostsLong-term care can drain a lifetime of savings. Learn 5 proven strategies — from Medicaid trusts to LTC insurance — to protect your family's assets.
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Protecting Home Equity in Brooklyn: Practical Medicaid Asset ProtectionProtecting Home Equity in Brooklyn’s High-Value Neighborhoods for Medicaid Eligibility: a practical, step-by-step guide to Medicaid planning and asset defense.
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How to Protect Your Family’s Assets from Long-Term Care Costs: Practical Legal Strategies from a Brooklyn Elder Law FirmLearn the best legal strategies for protecting families from long-term care costs in Brooklyn, including Medicaid planning, irrevocable trusts, and LLCs.
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What's Involved in Medicaid Eligibility Evaluation in New York?Learn what's involved in New York Medicaid eligibility evaluation, from income and asset limits to application documents and approval steps.
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Managing Elder Care Costs Without Losing Your Savings in QueensLearn proven strategies to manage elder care costs in Queens without depleting your savings. Discover Medicaid planning, asset protection, and financial resources.