A Tradition Of Caring And Compassionate Representation For Staten Islanders
As your loved ones age, they may become more vulnerable to abuse from people they trust. Financial abuse is one form of mistreatment that can violate privacy, damage reputations and threaten financial security. Protecting your loved one's against this type of abuse...
When someone dies in New York, his or her executor presents the will to the Surrogate's Court in the county where the person lived. In a process called probate, the court determines the validity of the will and supervises the administration of the deceased person's...
If you have a relatively modest estate, it is still important to set up an effective estate plan. Unfortunately, many people with modest estates fail to create estate plans, which often causes their loved ones to experience anxiety and uncertainty after their death....
Estate plan reviews are a crucial part of your end of life plans. After all, you cannot simply create an estate plan and leave it as-is indefinitely. It needs to reflect your life in the current moment, which means it must change as your life changes. But how do you...
With so many stories of abuse in nursing homes circulating in the media, it is natural for you to have concerns if your mother is residing in one. It is likely that you went through a very extensive selection process to find an assisted living situation that is...
If you plan to use Medicaid to pay for your or a loved one’s long-term care, you will need to first meet the program’s strict financial eligibility requirements. One such requirement is that all of your countable assets and/or income must not exceed the state’s...
The possibility of your heirs contesting your will may concern you. The monetary costs and emotional distress of a will contest is something you do not want for your surviving family members. You might think placing a no-contest clause in your will is the answer....
Having a child who has a disability can be challenging for any parent. Not only must you find care and accommodations for your son or daughter, but you must also ensure he or she has the necessary funds to thrive after your death. Still, giving money to your child may...
Long-term care planning may involve aging in place with home health services. Living at home may sound appealing, but being housebound has some disadvantages, as well. The New York State Department of Health provides information about various home care services that...
Whether you are an older adult preparing for end of life issues or the possibility of becoming incapacitated or you want to help a family member prepare for challenges that could arise later on, it is crucial to go over your options. In New York, the state's Health...
