Navigating Community Medicaid: A Collaborative Approach to Applying for Home Care As the population ages and life expectancy increases, more families are discovering that a loved one requires assistance to remain safely at home. Because the cost of private home…
Muchos clientes se preguntan: "¿Cuándo debo actualizar mi plan de sucesión?". La respuesta suele ser: cada vez que ocurre algo importante en su vida. Con demasiada frecuencia, los clientes ejecutan un poder notarial duradero, un...
Many of our clients are legitimately concerned about what will happen to their homes and their assets if they need to go into a nursing home. They have heard of the five-year lookback related to Medicaid. Often, they show up…
Common Questions About Mortgages After a Property Transfer … My spouse died, and I am the surviving tenant by the entirety of our house? … My parent died, and I am the surviving joint tenant of our house? … I…
Common Confusion About DNRs and Living Wills Many individuals who seek counsel in our office come in ready to talk about a DNR (Do Not Resuscitate). They believe it to be a document that allows them to forgo life support…
A seven-year-old girl fighting a rare brain tumor is seeking comfort from four-legged friends around the world. Emma Mertens of Hartland, Wisconsin is fighting a very rare and inoperable brain tumor called DIPG. She was recently having a normal weekend…
If you die without a Last Will and Testament or a Trust, the New York State laws of intestacy will govern the disposition of your property to your “distributees”, your closest living blood relatives (in priority order). However, if you…
Rising Property Taxes on Long Island A constant concern here on Long Island is the continued increase in Property Taxes and the ever-increasing cost of living. The application for state program real estate tax exemptions (such as Basic STAR, Enhanced…
We would like to share with our subscribers some important news that was published in Newsday: Suffolk County officials warn of new telephone scam By Craig Schneider and Joan Gralla Updated Marzo 7, 2019 9:47 PM In a case involving…
Scams are on the rise! Whether it be in the form of a phone call, email, or direct mailing, scam artists are trying to steal your personal information. The IRS has continuously warned taxpayers to think twice before providing any…