Articles for Attorneys

Elder Law Attorneys on the Web

July 2nd, 2022 by David Goldfarb

This is a listing of Elder Law attorneys with pages on the Web and does not constitute a recommendation or referral by Goldfarb Abrandt & Salzman LLP or SeniorLaw.com. Alabama Davis & Neal (Dothan Opelika, Maontgomery & Mobile, AL) (https://www.epattorneys.com/) Ryan, Hicks, Cumpton & Cumpton, LLP (Huntsville & Mobile, AL ) Arizona Robert J. Fleming […]

Elder Law & Legal Resources on the Web

June 22nd, 2022 by David Goldfarb

Elder Law Related Legal Resources on the Web National Senior Citizens Law Center: Current issues in Medicaid, Medicare, SSI, benefits and eligibility. Resources on Aging by the U.S. Administration on Community Living: Department of Health and Human Services National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Home Page  The National Council on the Aging National Health Law […]

New Power of Attorney Law

January 5th, 2021 by David Goldfarb

Power of Attorney Law Chapter 323 of the Laws of 2020 was signed by Governor Cuomo on 12/15/20. It will be effective 180 days after it was signed into law (June 13, 2021). The signing Memo indicates there will be a Chapter Amendment that has been agreed on by the Governor and the Legislature These […]

New Revisions to the New York State Power of Attorney Law

January 5th, 2021 by David Goldfarb

2020 Changes to the New YorkPower of Attorney Law Chapter 323 of the Laws of 2020 was signed by Governor Cuomo on December  15, 2020. It will be effective 180 days after it was signed into law (June 13, 2021). The signing Memo indicates there will be a Chapter Amendment that has been agreed on […]

Including information on the Health Care Reform Provisions of 2010 Affecting the Medicare Prescription Drug Donut Hole With great fanfare, on December 8, 2003, President Bush signed into law the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 (the “Act”). The Act provides for the establishment of a voluntary drug benefit under a new […]

The Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust (ILIT)

March 15th, 2019 by David Goldfarb

Many people purchase life insurance policies to take care of their families after they pass away. Family members can use life insurance proceeds in a variety of ways, such as paying off taxes or a mortgage, covering funeral costs, to replace lost income for the household, or to cover a major expense, such as college […]

Starting on May 1, 2018, Medicaid subscribers in New York state will see drastic changes to their appeals process. These changes place more procedural requirements on those seeking to appeal Medicaid determinations. An experienced New York elder law attorney can help Medicaid subscribers who need assistance with their Medicaid appeals. For decades, the elder law […]

Article 81 of New York’s Mental Hygiene Law authorizes a court to appoint a guardian to manage the personal and/or financial affairs of a person who cannot manage for himself or herself because of incapacity[1]. Not all Article 81 guardians (hereinafter “guardians”) in New York have the same powers. Guardianship orders are specifically tailored so […]

New York Legal Resources

February 10th, 2019 by David Goldfarb

New York Laws, Regulations & Policies N.Y. Consolidated Laws, Session Laws, Legislative Bills N.Y. Health & Welfare Regulations: Title 10 Title 18 New York Medicaid Reference Guide (MRG) Official Policies (ADM, INF & GIS): 1996 – present NYS DOH Medicaid Library of Official Documents (ADM, INF & GIS): 1996 – present Medicaid Policy Directives to […]

Ten Biggest Mistakes You Can Make In Your Estate Plan

February 8th, 2019 by David Goldfarb

Writing a “Top Ten” list for mistakes in an estate plan is especially challenging, as there are a myriad of mistakes that people, and their planners, can make. But in my years of being involved in all aspects of estates – from the drafting of wills, to administering estates after someone dies, to fighting in […]