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…
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,…
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…
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 &…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…