Alpha Harris, a former home health aide from Greece, is facing legal action for allegedly stealing over $60,000 from a 90-year-old client in Pittsford. In addition to the theft, Harris is accused of fraudulently applying for a home mortgage in the client’s name. The elderly client, Hilda McLeod, had no surviving family and relied on […]
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Jul
Jul
As the population ages, ensuring the safety and well-being of our elderly citizens becomes an increasingly critical concern. Recognizing the vulnerability of seniors to abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation, the state of New York has taken significant steps to protect its elderly population. One such important proposed legislation is the New York Elder Abuse Prevention […]
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Jun
Jun
Elder law planning involves making important decisions regarding the financial and healthcare matters of older adults. It encompasses a wide range of legal considerations, including estate planning, long-term care, and asset protection. One essential component of elder law planning in New York is the appointment of a trustee. In this blog post, we will delve […]
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Apr
Apr
Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC is sponsoring two Senior Health & Fitness events in May: The Thirteenth Annual Senior Health & Fitness Resources Fair 2023 will be held on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, from 10 am to 1 pm at the Clarence Town Park Clubhouse, 10405 Main Street, Clarence, NY 14031. The goal of the event […]
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Mar
Mar
As we age, it’s important to have a plan in place for the future. This is where an elder law attorney comes in. Elder law attorneys specialize in legal issues that affect older adults, including estate planning, long-term care planning, and guardianship. In New York, there are many benefits to working with an elder law […]
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Jan
Jan
Financial exploitation, as defined under New York State Social Services Law Section 473 (6)(g), is the improper use of an adult’s funds, property, or resources by another individual. It includes these crimes: fraud, false pretenses, embezzlement, conspiracy, forgery, falsifying records, coerced property transfers, and denial of access to assets. The following are examples of elder […]
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Jan
Jan
Read this story about how a NY nursing home’s lawsuit against a power of attorney got dismissed. If you need help with elder law, give us a call. This collection action, which arose from a nursing home debt, was commenced by the County of Monroe against the Estate of Janet Patterson and Barbara Robinson,  a 78-year-old […]
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Dec
Dec
The New York Penal Code and New York Social Services Law protect New York victims from elder abuse and financial exploitation with civil and criminal remedies. Civil Financial Exploitation NY CLS Soc Serv § 473 (2020) ; NY EXEC §837-f-1 (2022) SOCIAL SERVICES LAW ARTICLE 9-B.  ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES TITLE 1.  PROTECTIVE SERVICES § 473. […]
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Sep
Sep
During the nursing home admissions process, caregivers must often sign lengthy admission agreements (“AA”) along with many other documents. The caregiver often has no opportunity to negotiate the AA even if she or he has the time, attention, and ability to read and understand it. The AA often includes terms that attempt to hold caregivers […]