Without warning, serious illnesses or injuries may cause life-threatening conditions. Should such situations leave people unable to make decisions or speak for themselves, the responsibility of making decisions on their behalf may fall to a family member or patient...
PLEASE NOTE: We are able to fully assist you during these difficult times. We are offering our clients and prospective clients the ability to meet with us via telephone or through video conferencing. Please call our office at 914-948-1500 so that we may assist you.
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.
Questions to ask before choosing a nursing home
Your parent may find difficult the idea of residing in a New York nursing home, especially post-COVID, and you may also have a hard time picturing your mother or father living in one. Doing research and asking questions before selecting a nursing home can make the...
How to plan for incapacity for yourself of a loved one
Planning for incapacity is an important step to take in the estate planning process. Incapacity planning involves the use of several different documents that estate planners and their families should be familiar with. Estate planning includes a set of documents that...
How should I choose a nursing home for my parent?
If your parents are aging then you might find yourself concerned about what their future care will look like. Most people want their parents to grow old in their own homes, but oftentimes this simply isn’t a feasible option. This reality usually drives people to...
How much does nursing home care cost?
New York residents who own their own homes may plan to stay in their residences for as long as possible before making the decision to move into a nursing home or other assisted living facility. It can be difficult to uproot one's life and move to a strange new place,...
It is never too late to make a long-term care plan
Thanks in large part to advances in science and the benefits of modern medicine, Americans are living longer lives than they have in generations past. While these extra years can be wonderful for lengthening the time that grandparents have with their grandkids and...
Protect the safety of loved ones by investigating nursing homes
Many New York residents feel the most comfortable when they are in their own homes. Though they may enjoy traveling to see new places, visit friends and family and experience new cultures, many reach the ends of their excursions with a longing to be in their own...
The role of powers of attorney in a long-term care plan
Most New Yorkers are familiar with some of the most basic estate planning tools. They may know that wills are important because they give information on how decedents want their assets distributed. They may also be familiar with trusts as devices that may protect...
Family fights for control of late director’s estate
Director John Singleton was well-known for many Hollywood accomplishments, which included the movies "Boyz n the Hood" and "2 Fast 2 Furious". In the last several weeks, Singleton, who was only 51 years old, suffered a stroke that initially rendered him in a coma....
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...
