When it comes to planning for the future, one need to consider how his or her medical care will be addressed. Medicaid is a government program that is administered to residents by the state of New York. It is often confused with Medicare, which is also a government...
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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.
Month: March 2019
Know when to file for an Article 81 guardianship
It's heartbreaking to watch your formerly competent and decisive parent deteriorate into a confused, paranoid shell of their former self. Yet, such is the nature of dementia-inducing conditions like Alzheimer's. Some elderly parents anticipate that they may one day be...
Are you prepared for to manage your long-term care?
Most people hope to live long lives with the individuals that they love and to do the activities that they enjoy for as long as possible. With good health and financial planning, many New York residents are able to fulfill their dreams and have positive life...
Problems that may lead to will challenges
One of the main reasons that New York residents take the time to make clear estate plans is to save their loved ones from having to guess what their intentions were for the disposition of their end-of-life wealth and assets. An estate plan does not have to be...
How to use a living will to your advantage
The thought alone of creating a living will may be enough to scare you away from doing so. However, if you remain calm and consider the benefits, you may come to find that it's one of the best additions to your estate plan. A living will is a legal document that...
What powers may a guardian exercise?
No one wants to imagine a future in which they are unable to make decisions about their own welfare and care. Part of living independently is having the capacity to judge what one needs for one's own self and to procure it on his or her own terms. However, New York...
