Tuesday, September 26, 1:00 - 2:30 PM Via Zoom Meeting In April 2020, New York's legislature voted to enact numerous significant restrictions on the state's Medicaid program. These new restrictions will affect many thousands of New Yorkers who require long-term…
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…
“Free Elder Law Consultation” – or -- “I Just Need a Will”: Two Misguided Ideas 5 Reasons Why a Comprehensive Paid Consultation with an Estate Planning/Elder Law Attorney is a Valuable Investment If you’re concerned about how your “golden…
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…