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...

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

Medicaid has strict asset rules that compel many applicants to “spend down” their assets before they can qualify for coverage. It is...

If you own property — whether houses, bank accounts, or vehicles — in more than one state, do you need estate planning documents for each...

Whether your spouse has just passed away or you have lost your mom or dad, the emotional trauma of losing a loved one often comes with a bew