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…
How are these practice areas different, and what do they have in common? Many people, even many lawyers, see Elder Law as entirely different from estate planning and estate administration. While there are differences, at Lamson & Cutner we think…
FRIDAY, APRIL 20 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM This seminar will present an overview of basic estate planning documents, types of trusts, asset preservation techniques, long-term care and incapacity planning and methods to avoid or minimize estate and gift…
NEW! Lamson & Cutner is now 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…
Elder Law in New York City, Westchester County, Long Island and Beyond Applying for Medicaid when you are in a nursing home, or about to enter one, involves the dreaded “five year look back.” When evaluating your application, Medicaid reviews…