Melissa Negrin-Weiner’s insights were recently featured in a GoBankingRates article titled “When, Why, and How To Make Someone Your Power of Attorney”. To read the full article click here. A […]
Continue readingAnother older adult almost fell victim to an elder scam, this time prevented by a vigilant bank professional.In this case, the 67-year-old male victim was having technical issues with his […]
Continue readingBelow are attorney Melissa Negrin-Wiener’s insights regarding Dementia and Driving which have been discussed in a recent Newsday article titled “Dementia and driving: Families, doctors wrestle with when to take […]
Continue readingMarried couples are in a separate category when it comes to Medicaid benefits in New York. First, a couple is treated as a single unit; even though only one spouse […]
Continue readingSeniors are being victimized in increasing numbers by scams perpetrated against them. The manner in which these crimes occur are varied but one thing is always the same: they target […]
Continue readingTo qualify for Medicaid benefits in New York, you’ll be required to endure a long and complex process. Much will depend on whether you, your spouse, or another loved one […]
Continue readingFederal laws passed in 2005 severely restricted Medicaid asset protection planning. The law was aimed at eliminating the transfer of asset strategies at the so-called “crisis” phase, that is, last-minute […]
Continue readingMany families are concerned about losing their homes to the high cost of health care, and rightfully so. How can you protect your home? There are many ways, each of which […]
Continue readingMedicaid recipients are required to contribute their “surplus” monthly income to their care provider before they can receive benefits. Specifically, an individual is only entitled to keep a maximum income […]
Continue readingWhen and how often do you need to review and update your estate plan? The answer will vary from person to person, family to family, but a number of factors […]
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