As a Buffalo Elder Law Attorney, I am often asked what is the power of attorney statutory gift rider. This rider has been around since 2009 with the major changes in the powers of attorney. The basic power of attorney now authorizes the agent to make gifts of only $500 per year. If you wish […]
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As a Buffalo Elder Law Attorney, many of my clients’ most valuable asset is their home. There are many protections for those who are going to nursing homes that own homes. First off, if you have a child caregiver, you may be able to transfer the house to them without being penalized. If you’ve had […]
Yes, a properly drafted Power of Attorney agreement allows a trusted relative or advisor to manage your affairs in the event that you become incapacitated. Short of that, you retain your rights to handle your day to day matters as much as you like, unless certain actions are stipulated in the agreement. For instance, if […]
How To Find The Best Nursing Homes In Buffalo & Rochester, NY You can compare Buffalo and Rochester, New York nursing homes at Medicare’s website: http://www.medicare.gov/nursinghomecompare/search.html. Enter the city or zip code in the search box. A list of three New York nursing homes at a time will appear for you to compare. The Centers […]
A Buffalo, New York, enhanced assisted living facility must meet the following requirements to admit residents: Assessment by a qualified person 30 days prior to admission; Medical evaluation within 30 days of admission, when there is change in the resident’s condition, and once every 12 months thereafter; Recording of information on significant medical history and […]
Assisted living residences (ALR) are the fastest growing form of residential housing for U.S. senior citizens. 30,000 ALRs house almost 750,000 residents. The New York Assisted Living Reform Act (ALRA) defines an ALR as “an entity which provides or arranges for housing, on site monitoring, and personal care services and/or home care services (either directly […]
For many people, paying for a nursing home or nursing care can be difficult. If an individual doesn’t have sufficient resources or a long-term care insurance policy, choices may be limited. However, if the individual (or his or her spouse) is a veteran, he or she may qualify for Aid and Attendance Pension. Any war-time […]
The New York State Partnership for Long Term Care is a New York state program through the Department of Health. The partnership combines private long-term care insurance and Medicaid Extended Coverage. The purpose of the program is to allow New Yorkers to protect their assets if they need more long-term care coverage than their insurance […]
An Elder Law Attorney’s professional obligation lies with the client – not the client’s family. This means if relatives seek legal services from the same attorney, professional ethical standards relating to potential conflicts of interest must be met. When an older individual lacks the capacity to become a client, the lawyer may be able to […]