In our article library, we discuss a wide range of topics related to divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, estate planning, Medicaid planning, and long-term care planning. Refer to our articles for general information about relevant state and federal laws, then contact our office to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.
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Listen to our latest radio interview about Elder Law and the services we provide.Talking about Elder Law and Estate Planning
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What You Need to Know About Being Appointed a TrusteeServing as a trustee is an honor, but also a responsibility with a significant time investment. Be sure to talk to an attorney so you know what is required.
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You Need to Talk With Your Parents About the Importance of Estate PlanningHaving a chat about death and financial planning may not be pleasant, but it is critically important to have this talk with your parents early.
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Take advantage of gifting more tax free by paying for education or medical costs of a loved oneThere are a number of gifting rules that the IRS has implemented that can help you stretch the amount you can give away tax free
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Why Medicare isn't enough to cover a long term stay in a nursing homeWhile Medicare does provide some coverage for a nursing home stay, there are limitations. This article describes those limitations.
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Using Advance Directives for Medical Care and Estate PlanningAdvance directives help ensure your wishes and beliefs are honored in a sudden medical crisis. Learn how our estate planning attorney can help.
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Using a Letter of Instruction as a Companion to Your WillA Last Will & Testament isn’t the only document you should leave to your family. For additional peace of mind, a letter of instruction makes your wishes known.
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Don't forget to fund your revocable living trustA revocable trust is useless if it isn't funded. This guide offers some helpful tips on funding a revocable living trust, and why its important.
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The Ins and Outs of Declaring Bankruptcy in New York StateFiling for bankruptcy has long-term repercussions. With an attorney’s help, you can improve your financial health while potentially keeping some assets.
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How a Pooled Income Trust Can Help With Medicaid Income RequirementsMedicaid’s maximum income caps are devastating for disabled or elderly New Yorkers, but a pooled income trust may help alleviate your monthly money troubles.
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What is long term care?Long-term care can take on many forms - home care, nursing home, skilled nursing facility, adult day care, and assisted living. This article describes them.
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What You Need to Know Before Drafting Healthcare DirectivesIn the event of a sudden decline in health, advanced healthcare directives let doctors and medical staff know what kind of treatment you do and don’t want.