Es un hecho poco conocido pero importante que recibir prestaciones de un tipo puede afectar a las prestaciones de otro tipo, a veces negativamente.
Tomemos el caso de Sally y su hijo Paul. Sally es una defensora constante de Paul, que tiene necesidades especiales. Paul recibe actualmente Medicaid y Seguridad de Ingreso Suplementario (SSI). Sally también recibe Medicaid.
If you are getting divorced in New York then you should know that recent revisions to the Domestic Relations Law will impact the calculations to your maintenance payments. If you are considered the “non-monied” spouse, then you may be negatively…
This past season of Family Comes First™ has been inspirational and filled with stories that are heartwarming and moving. On this week’s show, The Best of Season 7, we will be taking a look back on the families and resources that moved us during this season.
If you are a resident of Nassau or Suffolk County, then you have most likely heard complaints of how expensive it is to live here. According to recent reports, Nassau and Suffolk counties are the most expensive places to live…
One of the most challenging topics to discuss when creating an estate plan is the topic of your remains. As attorneys, we meet people from all backgrounds, many of whom have varying wishes as to what should happen to their…
The Suffolk County Sheriff’s office has implemented the Project Lifesaver program. Project Lifesaver is a countywide emergency response locator system to help locate someone with cognitive impairments who may have wandered or gotten lost.
The client wears a battery-operated transmitter bracelet that emits a signal every second of every day (24/7). When a caregiver notifies the Sheriff’s office that someone with a Project Lifesaver bracelet is missing, specially trained rescue personnel are immediately dispatched to track the signal and help locate the missing person. The signal can be tracked for up to several miles by air and by land.
Using a Will or a Trust that you found by searching on Google is like using WebMD to diagnose a serious illness. A rational person would not consult WebMD to learn how to treat a serious illness. You might use it…
A question clients often ask is, “What happens to my assets when I die?” The answer to that popular question depends on what you do while you are alive. When you die, your assets are essentially bulked into two general…
When you are little, often times, being different is perceived as a bad thing. Sesame Street, known for teaching important lessons to children through their stories, is here to show that everyone deserves to be respected and not bullied because…
We often hear stories of people who live in underdeveloped countries and the daily struggles they face due to scarce resources. Often times, these countries lack the means to have proper schools, hospitals and help to properly care for their…