When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia in New York, often family members believe they should become appointed guardian over that individual immediately. They may be unsure about the best way to plan for the eventual incapacity of the individual. They will want to do everything as quickly as possible to make […]
Under New York law, a non-New York resident is allowed to be an Executor, Trustee, or Administrator of a New York trust or estate. If you are not in New York and have been named as Executor, you may feel overwhelmed and may be unsure of what to do. Fortunately, most of the correspondence and […]
If a Will in New York was properly executed in the presence of an attorney, it’s presumed to be valid. If the Will was signed correctly in front of witnesses, but the signature was forged, the heirs of the decedent may have grounds to challenge the Will. The signature on the Will may not have […]
“FOURTEEN WAYS TO PRESERVE YOUR ASSETS WITH THE NEW YORK MEDICAID LAWS” will be presented at the Noco Pavilion, 450 Ensminger Road, Tonawanda, NY 14150 on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at 5:30 pm. Speakers are Robert Friedman of Friedman & Ranzenhofer, Attorneys and Robert Wilson of M&T Reverse Mortgages. Learn how to preserve your assets […]
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 […]
Article 81 of New York’s Mental Hygiene Law allows for the appointment of a guardian for an incapacitated person. The court can appoint a guardian for an individual if it is found that the appointment is necessary to help the person with his or her personal needs or to manage his or her financial affairs, […]
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 […]
If you or a loved one needs Medicaid for paying for a nursing home, you may be tempted to save money and fill out the application yourself. After all, there is no legal requirement that an attorney prepare the Medicaid application. Many people do not see the value in hiring an attorney to help with […]
If you have set up a New York Living Trust, you are probably seeking to avoid probate, as well as name someone to manage your affairs in the event you become incapacitated. After you have set up your Living Trust, it’s important that you take a few follow-up steps so that everything will proceed smoothly […]