It is no secret that dogs and cats have seen their status elevate in the last few decades. Pets have transitioned from mere companions to become beloved members of the family. Over 100 million households have pets across the United…
If you’re thinking about estate planning, good for you! Your goal is to make sure your assets are distributed according to your wishes. Here’s a list of the steps you need to take to ensure that happens. Note that…
You know what they say about the cobbler’s children going without shoes… My family recently realized we had made a classic mistake that any Elder Law attorney will warn about. About 10 years ago my parents entered a Continuing Care…
The Power of Attorney (“POA”) is an important document most people should have, particularly seniors. The POA gives authority to an agent you choose to act on your behalf with regard to the matters and issues specified in the document. …
“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…
(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…
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…
On Wednesday, September 25, David Cutner will return to the National Association of Social Workers – NYC Chapter headquarters to present a Continuing Education course on Wills, Trusts, Beneficiary Designations, and Estate Planning. This course will be an expanded version…
Lamson & Cutner, P.C. was approved by the NY State Department of Education to be an authorized provider of continuing education for Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs) in New York State. With this authorization, Lamson & Cutner continues to expand…
Lamson & Cutner is 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 collaborative process…