In New York, most recipients of Medicaid Home Care or Community Medicaid must re-certify for their Medicaid services annually. The re-certification is how the Medicaid program verifies that the recipient is alive, and remains eligible for benefits. For this reason, Medicaid…
If you are a standby guardian in a Surrogate’s Court Procedure Act Article 17A guardianship (17A guardianship), you should understand your authority and responsibilities you have in that role. If the Surrogate’s Court appointed a guardian for an individual in…
It's no secret that people are constantly searching for the Fountain of Youth. You head down the supplement aisle at the drug store, look for the latest diet fad, and check out the self help section on Amazon. Although there are no hard…
If you inherited a piece of real property and have, or want to sell it then you should consider the tax consequences. The sale of real property is a taxable event that must be reported on the seller’s income tax…
If you have been through a divorce and find yourself at the threshold of marriage again, before you say “I Do” there are many decisions to be made. One that shouldn’t be overlooked is modifying your estate plan. Second marriages…
When a loved one is diagnosed with a life-ending illness, many thoughts and emotions flood your mind. Common thoughts at this moment are “I’m not ready for this”, “I need more time” and “why is this happening”. The harsh truth…
As a parent, we would like to be able to provide for our children in our lifetime as well as when we are no longer here. However, if you are the parent of a child with special needs, the importance…
This year at the Theresa Awards, The Theresa Foundation is proud to recognize Mary Alice Jackson, Esq. as one of the 2015 honorees. According to her friends, Mary Alice is a tireless advocate for access to justice for all clients,…
This year at the Theresa Awards, The Theresa Foundation is proud to recognize Fred C. Klein, Esq. as one of the 2015 honorees. Fred is very active within the community and is known by his peers for his…
We’ve all heard the phrase, “possession is nine-tenths of the law.” When it comes time to estate administration, this phrase holds particularly true. It can be very challenging to understand what assets are part of an estate, and it can be…