A number of my clients have experienced a gap in their Medicaid coverage because they moved from one state to another to be closer to their families. It is important to remember that Medicaid is not portable. You cannot simply…
The Supplemental Security Income program, known as SSI, is a federally administered program.
Unlike Medicare or Medicaid, SSI is a federal welfare program that pays monthly cash benefits to individuals who fall within 1 of 3 categories:
Caring for a loved one at the end of his or her life is both a duty and a privilege.
Hospice is a type of care for individuals who have 6 months or less to live. Instead of trying to cure the illness, pain management & symptom relief become the focus of the patient’s medical team. Hospice care can be obtained in home or in a facility.
Most pet owners think of their pet as a member of the family.
You love your pet and want to make sure that he will be taken care of after you pass away. After reaching that decision, most people are still unsure of what arrangements need to be made.
What is a pet trust?
A pet trust is a legal agreement to provide for the care of one or more pets in the event that the pet owner dies or becomes unable to care for them. New York State gives statutory authority for the benefit of pets under Estates, Powers, and Trusts Law, Chapter 17-B.
It is a little-known but important fact that receiving benefits of one kind can affect benefits of another kind, sometimes adversely.
Take the case of Sally and her son, Paul. Sally is a constant advocate for Paul, who has special needs. Paul is currently receiving Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Sally is also receiving Medicaid.
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.
A “life estate” is an ownership interest that a person retains in real property while transferring a remainder interest to one or more individuals.
Life estates are sometimes used as a planning technique by individuals who wish to safeguard their residence or other real estate.
There is no question that you would do anything to protect your child. You think about his future day and night. You want to make sure that you have a proper plan in place to provide for him when you…
Watch the law firm of Vincent J. Russo & Associates take the ALS ICE BUCKET Challenge I was recently nominated by my summer intern, Danny Mayper, to take the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. I happily accepted and decided to challenge my staff to…