Family owned and operated businesses have very unique, distinct dynamics that can severely impact the success of the business (and the unity of the family) if they are not addressed and properly managed. It is of critical importance that proper advance planning be...
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We are pleased to announce the reopening of our White Plains office location for in-office meetings. We are following the applicable New York State regulations for Phase 2 re-openings. These regulations limit in-person gatherings, so although we will hold a select number of in-person meetings, we will continue to encourage telephone and video-conference meetings whenever possible. We have implemented health and safety procedures for all staff, as well as those clients who come into the office. Please click here for in-office meeting procedures.
Why Being Classified Under “Observation” in a Hospital Mean Seniors Pay Thousands More
In the past three years alone, the number of Medicare patients in the hospital being classified as an outpatient under “observation” rather than being formally admitted as an inpatient has jumped twenty-five percent according to a recent study conducted by...
Are You Absolutely Sure You Want to Get Married?
Whether it’s because we are living longer or because divorce has become more prevalent, we are seeing more couples, ages 60 or 70, tie the knot. Many do so unaware of the rights and obligations they inherit should their spouse become ill and require long-term...
Protecting your home from the costs of a nursing home
Many years ago, I had my first encounter with the consequences that result when clients fail to take the necessary steps to protect their home from the cost of a nursing home. A husband and wife had consulted with me regarding a plan for protecting their assets in the...
Welcome!
Welcome to the Westchester County Elder Law Blog! Each week, I will be posting about various legal topics from elder law to estate planning. My goal is to provide you with timely and relevant information so you can make the best decisions about your future. There is...
