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…
Your spouse has passed away, and now you’re on your own. The funeral or memorial service is over, and it’s time to look forward. You know you need to get a handle on your financial picture and plan for the…
When individuals are admitted to a hospital, they can be designated as “inpatient” or under “observation status.” Many patients are unaware of these designations, which can have far-reaching consequences for billing and for subsequent treatment. These consequences are of particular…