Individuals with capacity or who have executed a durable power of attorney granting financial, health, or legal authority to their trusted agents are ready to create a well-thought-out Medicaid plan. However, when an individual has lost capacity and doesn't have…
Selling a piece of real estate can be an extremely stressful, expensive, and time-consuming process. Unless you are a professional house flipper, chances are you rarely buy and sell real estate unless it’s necessary. If you've recently lost a loved one, then…
If your application for Medicaid has been denied or delayed, you have the right to a fair hearing. Here’s what our New York Medicaid planning attorneys want you to know: What is a Medicaid Fair Hearing? A fair hearing is a…
A property seller must be mindful of potential issues in contracts to sell their real property. One issue that is far too common in real estate sales is a deficient Certificate of Occupancy or open building permit. Our real estate…
Guardianship is a legal arrangement. A court appoints a qualified individual as the guardian who will have the legal right to make decisions for another person (ward) who is not able to make decisions for themselves. A ward may be…
When traveling with a disability, proper research and preparation are crucial. In the past, traveling as a disabled person seemed like an overwhelming and sometimes impossible task. However, with travel agencies specializing in the special needs of people with disabilities,…
Although our bodies naturally become less flexible as we age, it doesn’t mean physical activity has to come to a halt! Exercise is an essential part of any healthy lifestyle and doing the run/walk method is a great way for…
Losing a loved one is difficult. When preparing and filing a deceased taxpayer's final Form 1040 (U.S. Individual Income Tax Return), it's important to consider more than just who signs the return. Our New York estate planning and tax planning…
Being an executor of an estate and a trustee of a trust comes with significant responsibilities. One is providing an accounting to the beneficiaries of the estate or trust. Our trust and estate lawyers can guide you through this process as…
As a result of the signing of the PACT Act in Agosto of 2022, veterans who had toxic exposures during the Vietnam War, Gulf War, and the post-9/11 wars are now eligible for health care benefits. It relieves the burden…