The In Terrorem Clause
Unfortunately, heirs may not always be content with the assets or amount of money left to them in a Will or Trust. Once the Testator or Grantor passes away, there is not much they can do to prevent their heirs…
Nunca es demasiado pronto para empezar a planificar el futuro
We have all heard those stories where we stop and say, wait, but he was a runner and took great care of himself. He was only 52. She was only 55. If there is one thing that we have learned…
National Elder Law Month
When we think of Mayo, our minds often turn to Mother’s Day and the start of summer, but did you know that Mayo is also recognized as National Elder Law Month? National Elder Law Month got its start in 1963…
Long-term care costs – How can I afford the increase seen in 2020?
Long-term care costs in our area are very high. And, in some respects has increased dramatically in 2020. The rise in the cost of care was due in part to increased costs caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. For example, in…
Demystifying Elder Law: Essential Legal Documents and Services
What is “Elder law”? According to Wikipedia, it is “an area of legal practice that specializes on issues that affect the aging population”. It goes on further to identify three major categories that make up elder law: Estate planning and…
Maximizing Your Settlement Benefits: What You Need to Know
It is so very important to understand the benefits that you are receiving prior to actually collecting the funds that you may be entitled to from a settlement. Benefits The following is a sample of some of the benefits that…
Exploring Long Term Care Financing Options
What if I need long term care? What if I need an aide to assist me in my home? What if I need care in a nursing home one day? Perhaps you have thought about this at length, maybe it…
Do I Qualify For Medicaid?
As an Elder Law Attorney for nearly 20 years, I am often asked the question “How do I qualify for Medicaid?” While this seems like a very simple question, there is no simple answer. There are multiple types of Medicaid…
Nursing Home Visitation Guidelines During COVID-19 in New York
On Marzo 13, 2020, the New York State Department of Health issued guidance to Nursing Homes and Adult Care Facilities limiting visitation to medically necessary or end-of-life services. Further, the guidance canceled congregate meals and activities in health care facilities…
COVID-19 and Adult Care Facilities
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on adult care facilities, especially in nursing homes. New York Executive Order On Mayo 10, 2020, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed an Executive Order addressing concerns for the safety of residents in these…