Important Legal Documents Can Now be Executed Remotely by Teleconference Lamson & Cutner is very much in business, with our staff working remotely. We are doing consultations by telephone or Zoom meeting, for existing clients and new clients. Also,…
February 21, 2020, is National Caregivers Day. The day was first celebrated in 2016 – already long overdue. Caregivers can be family members or friends, or they can be paid. Both types provide irreplaceable support to seniors and disabled people. …
Most of us hope for the best, but fail to plan for the worst. Yet advance planning can give you tremendous peace of mind. It’s not enjoyable to think about the prospect of suffering from a chronic medical condition or…
The biggest reason to do Elder Law planning is to protect yourselves and your family. Most people (70%, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) will need long-term care at some point in their lives, and the…
As an Elder Law and Estate Planning attorney, it is essential for the work that I do for clients to take a careful inventory of their assets. Since I’m a lawyer and not a financial advisor, it’s not my place…
“If I Give Someone More Than $15,000, Will I Have To Pay Gift Taxes?” There are many reasons people give gifts of money. For example, sometimes parents want to help out their kids, or they might want to accelerate…
Alzheimer’s disease is a currently irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly erodes memory and thinking skills. If you or a loved one notice the onset of memory or cognitive issues, is it worth seeking a diagnosis? Why not just manage…
NEW! Lamson & Cutner is now authorized to give Continuing Education credits to Certified Case Managers. Lamson & Cutner has received authorization from the Commission for Case Manager Certification to grant Continuing Education credits to Certified Case Managers. Case management is a…
If you or a loved one are thinking about accessing Medicaid for care in the community in New York City or its suburbs, you will also probably want to join a Pooled Income Trust. The goal of using these trusts…
Partner David Cutner returns to WVOX, 1460 on the AM dial, on Friday, Oct 6th from 9:30 – 10:00 am, for another timely discussion on Take Control of Your Future. The program, and the consortium of professionals presenting it, discusses…