Elder Law in New York City, Westchester County, Long Island and Beyond Applying for Medicaid when you are in a nursing home, or about to enter one, involves the dreaded “five year look back.” When evaluating your application, Medicaid reviews…
There is a lot of confusion around the question of how Medicaid treats the home. A lot of people have heard that “the home is exempt from Medicaid,” but this is a misleading and incomplete statement. The equity in your…
Westchester County Executive Robert P. Astorino has announced that the 18th Annual Senior Law Day in White Plains will take place on Tuesday, October 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Westchester County Center, 198 Central Avenue. The free event will offer…
A recent article by Ron Lieber in the New York Times questioned “The Ethics of Adjusting Your Assets to Qualify for Medicaid.” I thought about this issue at length when I began working for Lamson & Cutner over three years…
On May 18, Lamson & Cutner participated in the second annual Yorktown Senior Law Day, in Jefferson Village, NY. Seniors were able to learn about various legal issues through presentations given throughout the morning. Lamson & Cutner partner David Cutner…
Aging seniors in New York who need long-term care, especially if they are still in their homes, are often advised to create an Asset Protection Trust. Why take this step? It turns out that there are a number of excellent…
In recent posts to Elder Law News, I have written about some of the trusts we use in Elder Law practice. So far, I have discussed the Medicaid Trust, the Pooled Income Trust, and the Revocable Trust. In this article,…
Many people are familiar with the fact that there is a five-year “look back” period that is used to determine whether you are eligible for Medicaid Nursing Home benefits. The look back period starts from the date you file your…
Many people are confused about the nature, type, and function of trusts created by Elder Law attorneys for their clients. Recently, I have written about the Medicaid Trust and the Pooled Income Trust. In this article, I will explain the…
There are a number of different types of trusts that Elder Law and estate planning attorneys use in advancing the best interests of their clients. Not surprisingly, understanding the differences can be confusing. Recently, I wrote about the Medicaid Trust. …