Elder care attorneys play a vital role in safeguarding the rights and well-being of senior citizens. This extends beyond traditional legal services, delving into specialized areas crucial for the elderly population. Here’s a comprehensive look at the duties and responsibilities of an elder care attorney focusing on the pivotal aspects they address in their practice. […]
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June 12, 2024: 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM Learn how to use residential lease riders and disclosure notices to: Avoid fines and housing discrimination claims. Quickly evict problematic tenants. Successfully collect unpaid rent. Avoid premises liability lawsuits. Improve communication with tenants. Attorneys will answer live questions from landlords and explain these twelve riders and disclosure […]
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Apr
$55M Awarded to Double Amputee Victim of Truck Accident Angel May Rider, who suffered amputations of both legs after a truck hit her, was awarded $55 million on April 11, 2024. She struck a disabled vehicle that was stopped in her lane of travel. Shortly before that, another two-vehicle crash took place at the same […]
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Apr
Apr
Are you worried about the lengthy and financially burdensome probate process in New York? You’re not alone. Probate court proceedings can indeed be cumbersome, often taking months to resolve, and adding stress to an already difficult time for family members. However, there are effective strategies to bypass probate and ensure a smoother transition of assets […]
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Apr
Apr
How much are the 2024 Medicare benefit deductibles? Hospital deductible: $1,632, co-insurance (days 61-90): $408/day, and skilled nursing facility co-insurance (days 21-100): $204/day. How much are the 2024 NY Medicaid Institutional and Community/Home Care resource and income allowances? (Community / Home Care Benefits are in parenthesis): resource allowance $31,175, income allowance $50 ($1732), community spouse resource […]
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Apr
Apr
The New York State Surrogate’s Courts have jurisdiction over all actions and proceedings relating to the affairs of decedents. This includes the probate of wills (testate) and the administration of estates (intestate), small estates, ancillary proceedings, disputed claims, discovery proceedings, accountings, compromise and settlement of wrongful death actions, guardianships of the person and property of […]
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Apr
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The 14th annual Senior Health & Fitness Fair 2024 will be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Clarence Town Park Clubhouse, 10405 Main Street, Clarence, NY 14031. The goal of the event is to motivate seniors to make good health and fitness choices and to find available […]
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Apr
Apr
Elder Law Attorney Robert Friedman, drawing on over forty-five years of estate planning legal experience, will be presenting the “Fourteen Ways to Preserve Your Assets with the Medicaid Laws” seminar at the Clarence Town Park Clubhouse 10405 Main Street, Clarence, NY 14031 on May 22, 2024 at 10 AM. Learn how to preserve your assets if […]
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As we age, the prospect of needing long-term care becomes increasingly likely. While nursing homes can provide essential support for seniors, the costs associated with this care can be exorbitant, threatening to deplete a lifetime’s worth of savings and assets. However, with careful planning and strategic legal measures, individuals can safeguard their assets and ensure […]