The Sumner Redstone saga continues. The 93-year-old billionaire is at the center of a power struggle for control of his media empire. Now it appears that a majority of the trustees of the trust that controls CBS and Viacom, support…
When parents get older and begin needing help, usually they turn to their children first – or the children take the initiative to start providing more assistance to their parents. But there has probably never been an exactly even split…
Partner David Cutner was interviewed by Joe Soricelli of radio station WVOX at Salute to Seniors Day on May 4th, 2016. The interview discussed Elder Law issues of concern to New York State and Westchester County seniors, and Lamson &…
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…