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 […]
Elder Law attorneys bring a different perspective to the delivery of services to their clients. They use a multi‐disciplinary approach to help seniors, people with disabilities and their families in a caring, compassionate way to preserve dignity for such individuals. Elder Law attorneys look at what is best for the aging client from all points of view in an […]
Elder Law concentrates on legal representation, legal counseling, and assistance to seniors, people with disabilities and families with a variety of legal issues, from estate planning to long term care issues, with an emphasis on promoting the highest quality of life for the individual. Elder Law attorneys use a multidisciplinary approach, addressing medical, financial, legal, […]
The most important considerations for a successful attorney-client relationship are trust and communication. You must feel comfortable that we are going to work with your best interests in mind. Concurrently, you must be honest with us about your expectations and concerns. We understand that the process and issues can be overwhelming and that we must […]
In general, the more organized and complete your information, the easier and less costly it will be for us to assist you. Make a copy of all of your important documents, such as your birth certificate, tax return, prior wills, Medicare or Medicaid applications, and social security benefit information, documentation on any trusts or other assets, or […]
While I’m attending social events in New York, I introduce myself as a New York Estate and Elder Law Attorney and I’m often asked “What is Elder Law?” Typically I respond that Elder Law is a somewhat new field of law that centers its attention on family issues, financial, legal, medical and social issues for […]