Achieving Medicaid eligibility with Elder Law methods techniques is accomplished using a series of sophisticated planning tools. One of the most important techniques involves transferring assets to family members or to trusts, so that your total financial profile is within…
The housing crisis and decline in the financial markets have had a dramatic impact on the lives of many seniors. The inability to sell their homes has stopped a significant number of the elderly from taking essential steps to provide…
In New York, Medicaid requires recertification once per year to continue your benefits. In order to maintain access to medical and health services without any lapse, it's critical to prepare and submit the proper recertification documentation. Home or nursing facility…
New York State's new rules governing the use of the Durable Power of Attorney document are designed to make sure that, when granting powers to an agent, you fully understand what you are doing, particularly when the agent is being…
A Durable Power of Attorney is an essential and critical document for Elder Law planning. A common mistake made by many elderly individuals is to assume that a standard Power of Attorney they obtained in a stationary store or downloaded…
Recent articles in The New York Times and The Washington Post have discussed provisions in President Obama's economic stimulus program to provide Medicaid eligibility for those who've lost their jobs and can't afford health care coverage. Details are still being…
Seniors who are considering a change of residence should consider the cost of medical insurance and the availability of Medicaid benefits. For many seniors and retirees living in New York (and other northern states), the warm climates of, for example,…
Medicaid Available for Breast and Cervical Cancer Patients even if they don't meet Eligibility Requirements. Women who have breast or cervical cancer in addition to enduring the pain and suffering of a terrible disease must also confront the logistical and…
David Cutner announces that he and Carole Lamson have formed Lamson and Cutner, P.C., a law firm solely dedicated to providing a lifeline to the elderly and disabled. The firm combines resources of the founding partners' former firms, and includes…
On February 8, 2006, President Bush signed into law the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (DRA). This new law makes profound changes in the rules affecting eligibility for Medicaid. As a result, individuals who want to hold onto at least…