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While aging in place is increasing in popularity, it is concerning when an older loved one is having trouble living safely at home. Troublesome signs like a dirty home in poor repair, unpaid bills, piles of mail, and food out of date or spoiled in the kitchen, poor personal hygiene, and trouble managing medications are […]

To adequately understand how guardianship helps special needs adults, you also need an understanding of the key responsibilities they bear. Guardian duties vary depending on the protected person’s limitations and abilities. However, some general responsibilities tend to fall to all guardians, including: Ensuring the protected person’s living situation is not only safe and appropriate but

My two children are both capable of handling my medical and financial needs, but I can’t decide who will be my power of attorney. Can’t I just name them both? Certainly, but it depends. For medical decisions, it is recommended to name one at a time so as to streamline the family’s communication with health

The Basics of Living Wills When you are unable to communicate for yourself, a living will tells doctors what medical care you would like. It is one type of plan or advance directive you can make and give to your medical team when you are of sound mind. You may ask to review it with your

Vlad Portnoy is an attorney with a concentration in Trusts & Estates, including asset protection; business succession and planning; and Probate and Administration of Estates.  Vlad also deals with Elder Law, including Medicaid and Disability planning; Guardianships for persons alleged mentally incapacitated; and Special Needs Planning for disabled individuals.  Vlad is licensed to practice in

To support their special needs child and maintain their access to crucial public benefits programs, parents aim to utilize their estates in a way that enhances their child’s life. An effective approach to achieve these objectives is by creating a well-prepared special needs trust. The primary objective of special needs estate planning is to ensure

When someone passes away, their assets and property must be distributed according to their wishes or state law. The person who is responsible for overseeing this process is called an estate trustee, also known as an executor. While serving as an estate trustee is an important and often emotionally taxing responsibility, it is also a

Your senior years should not be plagued with money woes. The stress that money problems bring not only ruins your aging experience but can also be disastrous to your health. Rising health care costs and your increased need for health care can add up to big bills that can further tax your health. To age

Are you trying to qualify for Community Medicaid Home Care in New York?  Eligibility may take longer than you think. Now is the time to make sure you are still eligible because sizable changes have happened to the New York Community Medicaid program. New Medicaid rules have been passed that enact severe cuts to Medicaid