Young Adults Need HCPs
(Note about the Author: Ben Cutner, a rising junior at Davidson College, is interning with Lamson & Cutner this summer. He is interested in the possibility of pursuing a legal career. We asked him to write a brief article on…
Credit Shelter Trusts for Married Couples: Five Key Points Regarding New York State Estate Taxes
Lots of people think they don’t have to worry about estate taxes, because they think they don’t have enough assets to be subject to estate taxes. But even if you don’t consider yourself “rich,” you might be surprised – and…
CORONAVIRUS – NEW YORK EXECUTIVE ORDER UPDATE
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,…
NYS Community Medicaid Eligibility Will Soon be a Greater Challenge
Be Informed and Take Action Now! While almost everyone was focused on the coronavirus pandemic, the New York State Legislature, flying under the radar, took the opportunity to include new Medicaid rules in the budget. The changes will make it…
CORONAVIRUS MEDICAL, FINANCIAL AND LEGAL CHECKLIST FOR EACH FAMILY MEMBER
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 &…
5 Important Steps to Protect Yourself and Your Family, Financially and Legally, during the Coronavirus Pandemic
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…
National Caregivers Day – Let’s Thank Our “Everyday Angels”
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. …
New York State Has Published the 2020 Medicaid Regional Nursing Home Rates
New York State Has Published the 2020 Medicaid Regional Nursing Home Rates How the ‘Regional Rate’ is used to calculate the Medicaid Nursing Home Penalty Period If you are about to enter a nursing home, and you have made…
Just Released: Medicaid Income and Resource Levels for 2020
New York State’s Department of Health has released their annual statement, listing the various levels of income and resources used to determine eligibility for Medicaid in 2020. Some of the most frequently-used figures are shown in the chart below. These…
The Five Year “Look Back” – Why You Should Plan While You’re Still Healthy.
Even if your health is good right now, you'll do yourself and your loved ones a big financial favor by planning ahead for long-term care. If you should turn out to be one of the 7 out of 10…