Hazing is an issue which has been addressed in various ways by nearly all states, and at every college and university throughout New York. Because Hazing can pose a significant risk to a person’s health and safety, NY PL 120.16 specifically defines hazing, and prohibits it. Hazing is intentionally or recklessly engaging in conduct which […]
For many seniors in Buffalo, retirement represents a time of life where they can finally enjoy the accomplishments of a lifetime of work and raising a family. But one thing people nearing retirement should consider is what happens to their legacy – the assets and wealth they intended to be left for their heirs – […]
In New York, the ownership of one motor vehicle having a value of $25,000 or less automatically transfers to the surviving spouse (or to the surviving children under the age of 21 if there is no surviving spouse or the spouse is disqualified). For surviving spouses to transfer ownership, they must print the deceased spouse’s […]
The Suffolk County, New York Department of Social Services denied the applicant’s Medicaid claim for nursing home benefits on the grounds that she transferred assets for less than fair market value during the applicable look-back period. To be eligible for New York Medicaid, an individual must have no more than $14,550 in non-exempt resources. When […]
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 […]
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A Buffalo driver convicted of drinking and driving will find that, in some areas, the court has broad discretion when crafting a sentence. In addition to the expected consequences of fines and potential jail time or probation, the court may impose additional penalties aimed at educating or rehabilitating the defendant for the purpose of curbing […]
“How NY Real Estate Investors Can Avoid Probate & Estate Taxes” will be presented by Robert Friedman of Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC, PC, PC Attorneys at the Buffalo Investors & Exchangors Group meeting on October 21, 2014 at 7:00 PM at the Millennium Hotel, 2040 Walden Avenue, Cheektowaga, NY. Drawing on over 35 years of […]