Senior Law Day is an opportunity for seniors and caregivers to find out how New York’s laws protect our seniors and enable them to protect themselves. The event runs from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm at the Westchester County Center…
The biggest reason to do Elder Law planning is to protect yourselves and your family. Most people (70%, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) will need long-term care at some point in their lives, and the…
As an Elder Law and Estate Planning attorney, it is essential for the work that I do for clients to take a careful inventory of their assets. Since I’m a lawyer and not a financial advisor, it’s not my place…
Lamson & Cutner will be presenting its Overview Course on Elder Law Planning: “Community Medicaid, Nursing Home Medicaid, and Key Components of Long-Term Care Planning” at Riverstone Senior Life Services in Washington Heights, NY. The event will take place on…
Is it ever beneficial to take all the money out of your IRA and pay the taxes on it? Surprisingly, sometimes the answer can be ‘yes.’ Normally people want to leave money in their retirement accounts as long as possible…
“If I Give Someone More Than $15,000, Will I Have To Pay Gift Taxes?” There are many reasons people give gifts of money. For example, sometimes parents want to help out their kids, or they might want to accelerate…
We are pleased to announce that on June 14, 2018, 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…
Alzheimer’s disease is a currently irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly erodes memory and thinking skills. If you or a loved one notice the onset of memory or cognitive issues, is it worth seeking a diagnosis? Why not just manage…
Sandra Davermann is a senior paralegal working in Lamson & Cutner’s Trusts and Estates department. We are pleased to announce that she recently passed the New York State Bar exam, and is now completing her requirements for admission to the…
Last month, I gave a speech at the Bronxville Public Library that was entitled “Estate Planning/Elder Law 101: Estate Planning to Preserve Your Assets.” The event was well-attended, and I had a very lively “Q&A” discussion with the audience. At…