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How to Become a Legal Guardian in New York
Caring for a loved one as they get older can be difficult. When that loved one needs help with paying bills and other tasks, a legal guardian may be the […]
Continue readingThe Takeaway From CFPB & CMS’ September 8, 2022 “Notification Letter”
It seems like every Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) reacted differently to The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) joint “Notification Letter”. Some […]
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Asset Protection Planning
A healthcare crisis can happen at any time, to any of us. As we take time to focus on our health care and reflect on the unthinkable, such as breast […]
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The Smart Way to Appeal a Foolish Fair Hearing Decision
We’ve all read Fair Hearing Decisions and wondered whether the Administrative Law Judge and Commissioner’s Designee deciding the hearing actually knows the law. I recently had a decision come across […]
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Top 10 Questions to Ask Your Long Island Trust and Estate Attorney
1. What Do I Do After a Loved One Passes Away? After the death of a loved one, managing the seemingly countless number of tasks involved when you are the […]
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What is the Difference Between a Will and Living Will?
Legal terms and legal document names can often be confusing. You might think that a Will and a Living Will, both having “Will” in the name, would be similar, but […]
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9 Questions to Ask an Estate Administration Attorney
Estate administration is the process of handling a deceased person’s affairs after they pass away. The tasks necessary vary widely and are typically handled by family members or other trusted […]
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A Spring Cleaning Checklist for Your Estate Plan
Spring is just around the corner. As you take time to refresh your home and garden, take the opportunity to look over your estate plan as well. Here is a […]
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Keeping Families Together Using Elder Law Mediation
As parents age and require more care, many families face intense conflicts with each other. Fighting between siblings often occurs over how to handle health care needs, living arrangements, asset […]
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5 Types of Trusts in New York
A comprehensive estate plan allows you and your family to feel financially secure and confident. A trust is the most important document at the foundation of that plan. An asset […]
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