Be Clear on the Downside
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…
Do I Really Need to Use an Eldercare Attorney
Five Reasons Why the Answer is Yes If you, or your parent or loved one, needs long-term care, and the cost of the care is starting to get scary, you realize you need help. Going to a “Medicaid Consultant” can…
Westchester County Senior Law Day Returns: Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Attention, Seniors and their Families/Friends David Cutner Will Lead “Nuts and Bolts of Medicaid Planning” Presentation Senior Law Day returns to the Westchester County Center on September 10th – mark your calendars now. The day is filled with…
National Association of Social Workers – CE Courses
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…
5 Tips For Choosing The Right Assisted Living For Your Loved One
By Guest Author: Jane Walters Assisted living in New York is a reliable choice for your elderly loved one. All New York assisted living residences are legally required to provide housing, 24-hour monitoring, daily meals, and personal care services for…
Elder Law CEU Workshop Presented by David A. Cutner
The National Association of Social Workers - New York City Chapter Will be hosting an Elder Law CEU Workshop presented by David A. Cutner April 9 and 10 Lamson & Cutner founding partner David Cutner will be presenting a two-day Elder Law…
The 2019 Medicaid Regional Nursing Home Rates
The 2019 Medicaid Regional Nursing Home Rates have been published. How do they affect the penalty for transferring or giving away assets before you apply for Medicaid? If you transfer assets within the five years before you enter a…
2019 Medicaid levels – Resources and Income
Important: Medicaid Eligibility Levels Have Changed – New Figures for 2019 The government recently published new figures regarding Medicaid eligibility and Medicaid income limits for 2019. They are slightly increased from the 2018 levels. Assets: To achieve Medicaid eligibility,…
Moving to Assisted Living: Five Key Questions
If you decide to move to an Assisted Living residence, there are key issues you need to think about besides whether they have good food, a nice view, or enjoyable cultural activities. Here’s why planning is crucial: Assisted Livings are…
Giving Thanks for Caregivers
November is National Family Caregivers Month, and National Hospice/Palliative Care Month. These two groups deserve our heartfelt thanks for the challenging work they do. In addition, November 14-20 is National Home Care Aide Week – we should also recognize and…