Recognizing and Preventing Elder Abuse
The difference between what you dreamed your retirement years would look like and the reality of those years will be influenced by several factors. Wealth, of course. And health. But equally important…is planning. Specifically, a comprehensive estate plan. Because proper planning will make the most of whatever wealth and health you’ve...
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3 Tests You Must Pass to Qualify for Medicaid Home Care in New York
It is complicated to qualify for Medicaid in New York. You must pass the health care test, the asset test and the income test.
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Ways to Pay for Long-Term Care
A good friend of mine and a wonderful specialist is hosting a Free Webinar:
Ways to Pay for Long-Term Care
Cynthia Perthuis, Elder Care Strategist and head of the New York office of Senior Care Authority, will offer valuable insights and tips in this free session on...
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Ways to Pay for Long-Term Care
Cynthia Perthuis, Elder Care Strategist and head of the New York office of Senior Care Authority, will offer valuable insights and tips in this free session on...
How to Talk to an Aging Unsafe Driver
Driving is one of the most sensitive topics for caregivers of elderly. Driving is all about independence and it is one of the most emotional things for a senior to give up. Furthermore, it is hard to get around most of US without a car. So giving up your driving will almost always...
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Who will care for my dog?
When a couple owns a pet, the owners can assume that the survivor will continue caring for their pet (although that’s not necessarily true, at least in my own situation). What happens when a single person owns a pet? In 49 states (Minnesota is the only state that does not permit this) you...
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A Third of Americans Spend Their Entire Inheritance Within Two Years!
A researcher at Ohio State University found that Americans who receive an inheritance save about half of it and spend, donate or lose the rest. However, almost 30% of Americans who receive the inheritance had negative savings rate within 2 years of receiving the inheritance, meaning that they spent it all.There are strong...
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Does a lawyer use ‘cookie cutter’ documents when dealing with elder clients? What issues must be considered when formulating a plan of actions?
Someone asked me recently whether or not I use ‘boiler plate’ documents. Another person said “I need a trust”, without a real understanding of what a trust is and why it would be useful. There are many misconceptions about a work of an elder law lawyer, but under no circumstances should a lawyer use...
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Power of Attorney – an important document that every adult should have.
What is it? A Power of Attorney is a document that gives another person (your agent) the authority to make legal decisions and transactions on your behalf. Why do you need it? If an individual loses the capacity to act on his own behalf, then the agent can act for him. If there is no...
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