Be Clear on the Downside
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…
Dear Mom and Dad: Why You Need to do Elder Law Planning
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…
Is Your Financial Advisor Working in Your Best Interest?
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…
Don’t Be Afraid of the Gift Tax Return
“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: Diagnosis and Advance Planning are Key
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! CE Credits for Certified Case Managers
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…
The Pooled Income Trust – It’s Not As Complicated As You Think
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…
Take Control of Your Future WVOX Radio Show on Oct 6th 2017
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…
Oldest Drivers Are Not More Dangerous Drivers – To Others
It seems intuitive – aren’t older drivers more dangerous than younger drivers? My mother-in-law is 87 and continues to drive, even though she caused a pretty serious accident several years ago that left her badly bruised, and with numerous broken…
Tune in to WVOX on July 28th for Take Control of Your Future
Partner David Cutner returns to WVOX, 1460 on the AM dial, on Friday, July 28th 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…