Social Security 2023 Update
Stay updated with the latest on social security in 2023, including benefits, earnings limits, and cost-of-living adjustments.
Medicare 2023 Figures
Explore the 2023 Medicare figures including Part A and Part B essentials for hospital and physician services.
The Rising Cost of Elder Care: Exploring the Financial Crisis
In the United States, getting the care necessary to age well and securely is expensive. Long-term care facilities and retirement communities cost staggering amounts of money, as do premiums to maintain a long-term care insurance policy. The long-term care system…
How to Navigate the Medicaid Transfer Exemption
Under current law, certain transfers of assets by a Medicaid applicant or recipient don’t result in any transfer penalties. An asset of any value or type can be transferred without penalty to children with disabilities regardless of age. The law…
Unlocking the Benefits of Life Estate in Estate Planning
When discussing estate planning and Medicaid planning, the phrase “life estate” is sometimes mentioned, but what does it mean? A life estate is a form of joint ownership of a property that allows one person to remain in the home…
Living Wills: How to Prepare Them
A living will, also known as an advance health care directive, is a legal document that stipulates what actions you would like medical professionals to take if you become incapable of making decisions. A living will is crucial for all…
Seven Months: A Misunderstood Deadline in Estate Administration
There is a widely held belief that during the estate administration process, a creditor must file a claim against an estate within seven months after issuing letters by the Surrogate's Court. This is a misinterpretation of the Surrogate's Court Procedure…
What You Need to Know About Health Care Proxies in New York
A Health Care Proxy in New York is an estate planning or elder law document that allows you to appoint a trusted adult person to make medical decisions for you if you can't. This document is also used to provide…
How To Live With Dementia After Diagnosis
It is common for older adults diagnosed with dementia to lack the necessary resources to care for themselves over time. If you or a family member has received a dementia diagnosis, begin immediately to discuss and seek guidance for future…
Falls Prevention Awareness Week: A National Campaign for Safety
Falls Prevention Awareness Week is a nationwide effort to raise awareness that falls are preventable for older adults. This year the week-long national health campaign is being observed from September 18th through the 24th. Falls among older adults are a big…