2021 Update: Legal Documents Can No Longer be Executed Remotely by Teleconference Lamson & Cutner has remained busy throughout the pandemic – after all, health care needs, and the need for Elder Law and estate planning, never stop. We are…
Some people have been putting off their estate planning due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Many have also postponed their long-term care planning. Critical documents such as their Power of Attorney and Health Care Proxy have not been put in place.…
The New York State budget enacted in April made dramatic changes to the state’s Medicaid Program. Two key, and extremely consequential, changes are (a) a new 30-month “look back” for Community Medicaid services, and (b) new requirements to qualify for…
The elder care attorneys at Lamson & Cutner are continuing to meet with new and existing clients by Zoom conference or telephone. Clients can update or create their estate plan or long-term care plan from the comfort and safety of…
Under any circumstances, it's a good idea to have the necessary information at hand regarding family medical conditions, bank accounts and investments, and legal documents. During the coronavirus crisis, it's more than a good idea, it's a necessity. Lamson &…
The coronavirus (COVID-19) has all of us unnerved, particularly if you live in the New York City Metropolitan Area, as I do. Understandably, the focus needs to be on staying safe and avoiding infection from the virus, and knowing what…