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...

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...

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...

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 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...