Elder Law

At some point, most people experience that enlightening moment when they realize there is a risk of losing their assets if they fall ill...

The look-back period is very different from the penalty period and as always the rules are different depending on whether you are seeking...

If you are reading this article, it is likely that at some point in your lifetime you may have worked through the placement of a loved...

Estate planning documents need to be regularly reviewed. I often tell clients to review their estate plan every three to five years or...

If there is one unavoidable consequence of life and relationships, it is that our loved ones may fall ill at some point, whether it be a...

Nearly every aspect of estate planning and elder law requires an attorney to assess a client’s legal capacity. As elder law attorneys, we...

As the parade route approached, I captured my first glimpse of the Grand Marshal. He was a 93 year-old seasoned World War II veteran who...

I recently entered the world of beekeeping. When contemplating this new hobby, I obviously vetted my ideas with friends and family (not...

Many people are unsure as to whether a Last Will and Testament (“Will”) is sufficient to accomplish their estate planning goals and...

In Yorktown, NY and the surrounding community, I often see the homestead as the single most valuable asset of an estate. The “American...

I recently received a frantic telephone call from someone whose sister suffered a stroke and was admitted to a hospital. Upon admission,...

In a perfect world, everyone would craft an estate and elder care plan well in advance of having to implement it˗ but the world isn’t...

Online social media has become commonplace in our society. Simply consider that there are over 1.50 billion Facebook users. Providers...

Nearly every aspect of estate planning and elder law requires an attorney to assess a client’s legal capacity. As elder law attorneys, we...

Over the years, I have found that one of the biggest obstacles preventing clients from pulling the trigger on a Medicaid Trust is the...

Traditionally, Thanksgiving is the one holiday when the entire family is all together in one place and time. It is common for children...