On May 4th, Lamson & Cutner founding partner David Cutner taught a class at the Center for Learning and Living, a continuing-education organization in New York City. Mr. Cutner spoke about the high probability that as people age, they will…
When you start to have long-term care needs, two factors will quickly become apparent. First, you (or your children, if they are handling your finances) will probably be stunned by how much it costs to pay for care. Second, if…
How can an Elder Law firm help you get better care? There are two chief reasons why the right firm is important. First, if you or a loved one needs nursing home care, or home care, an experienced Elder Law…
A Health Care Proxy is a legal document that authorizes an agent of your choice to make medical and health care decisions for you, if you become unable to make them yourself. These can include end-of-life decisions. It is important…
If you need long-term care, and are worried that the cost will be financially disastrous, you should be aware that where you live will affect the services and financial assistance available to you. New York State is among the most…
Lamson & Cutner partner and co-founder David Cutner will be teaching two classes on Elder Law topics at the Center for Learning and Living, Inc., on May 4th and May 18th. The organization’s website describes CL&L as “a non-profit lifelong…
A Caregiver Agreement is a contract between an individual who needs support services and the party who is to provide these services. The caregiver might be a family member, or it could be a professional, such as a geriatric care…
When applying for Medicaid coverage for nursing home care in the State of New York, it is important to be aware that Medicaid has a five year “look back” period, which requires you to disclose all of your financial or…
In many cases, when you approach retirement and have retirement accounts, you may have a choice between receiving a lump sum payment or a stream of income from your pension or retirement account. It may sound better to have an…
Are you a shareholder in a co-op? Do you need long-term care? Have you considered the likelihood you will need long-term care in the future? As Elder Law Attorneys, a primary focus of Lamson & Cutner is to protect your…