Long Island Elder Law Attorney Articles
Medicaid Redesign team Proposes Changes to Medicaid Eligibility in New York
Governor Cuomo recently accepted proposals from New York’s newly created Medicaid Redesign Team (“MRT”). While it is early in the process, and the proposals may not be implemented in their … [Read More...]
Community Medicaid in New York State
How to Stay at home and protect your assets and income In New York, the Community Based Medicaid program will pay for the cost of a home health aide. When applying, the local department of social … [Read More...]
How to Pay for Nursing Home Care on Long Island
The cost of a Nursing Home in Long Island is generally $12,000 - $15,000 per month. This cost can deplete savings very quickly. As a result, proper planning is extremely important. There are three … [Read More...]
The Irrevocable Income Only Trust
A Case Study in protecting your assets against the cost of long term care Mr. and Mrs. Watson are in their mid-seventies. Mr. Watson recently fell and injured his hip. He is home from re-hab and is … [Read More...]
Probate: What it is and why to avoid it
Probate is the process by which a Last Will & Testament is declared valid. When an individual passes away the named executor of the Will must file a Petition, along with the original Will, with … [Read More...]
Estate Planning for New Parents
New parents have many things to think about. Is it a boy or a girl? How do we decorate the nursery? Day care or a nanny? Some of the most important questions, however, are put on the back burner … [Read More...]
Estate Planning for those in 2nd Marriages in New York
For those in second marriages, Estate Planning can pose many different issues. This is because spouses may have to provide for their new spouse, their new spouse’s children, and their own children … [Read More...]
Pooled Income Trusts
How to protect your excess income when receiving community Medicaid A Pooled Income Trust is an option for a disabled individual who has excess income while receiving Community Medicaid … [Read More...]
New ‘Power of Attorney’ Law – Frequently Asked Questions
By Andrew M. Lamkin, Esq. On January 27, 2009, Governor Patterson signed into law revisions to the New York laws which powers of attorney. The news laws became effective on September 1, 2009. Many of … [Read More...]
Veteran’s Aide and Attendance Program
An additional pension for qualifying veterans Recently I have had many clients come to my office with a similar problem. They have had to hire a home health aide for their parents or place them into … [Read More...]
Planning for Families with Disabled Children: Supplemental Needs Trusts
By Andrew M. Lamkin, Esq. Clients came to my office for advice on how to make arrangements for their 5-year-old son. Their son is autistic and their situation is common to parents who have children … [Read More...]
Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 – Impact on Medicaid
By Andrew M. Lamkin, Esq. On February 8, 2006, President Bush signed into law the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (DRA). The Act reduces federal entitlement spending for Medicaid, among other federal … [Read More...]
World Elder Abuse Day
The International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (INPEA) has announced that World Elder Abuse Day 2010 is June 15. According to INPEA somewhere between 4% and 6% of the elder population … [Read More...]
Trusts and Taxes
Grantor Trusts Any Trust which is created by an individual and where the individual transfers assets to the trust and the assets remain in the trust for the lifetime enjoyment of that individual. The … [Read More...]
Client Case Study: Be Organized, or else
A few months ago, I met with a client who wished to update his Last Will and Testament and learn how to protect his assets against the cost of Long Term Care. He was widowed, had a partner of 10 years … [Read More...]
Estate Sale Tips
by Rosemarie Davidson One of the challenges people face when moving to a smaller space is trying to figure out the best way to downsize their homes. Today, there are more options than ever, including … [Read More...]
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month
For many of us, every day is a chance to promote Down syndrome awareness—advocating for our children to be included in school and community activities, highlighting their talents, giving them … [Read More...]
