Articles for Seniors
Which Documents Do You Need to Retain?
March 28th, 2019 by David Goldfarb
In today’s day and age of online transactions, it can be difficult to wonder if we still need paper statements or documents at all. Of course, we all still have paper records, but how long should we hold on to them? Can we shred some and purchase a smaller filing system? Will retaining certain paper […]
The Top Reasons to Plan Your Estate
February 28th, 2019 by David Goldfarb
While every adult needs a comprehensive estate plan, certain reasons make it especially important to create a plan or review an existing plan for any necessary modifications. The following are some reasons to call our elder law attorneys right away. You Have Children An estate plan will allow you to acknowledge your children and ensure […]
Changes in Fair Hearing Rights for Medicaid Managed Long Term Care and Managed Care Members Effective May 2018
February 16th, 2019 by David Goldfarb
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 […]
What Is Estate Planning?
February 14th, 2019 by David Goldfarb
Too many people think that estate planning only pertains to senior citizens and that it is only for wealthy individuals. Both are misconceptions, however, as adults of all ages can benefit from estate planning no matter their financial situation. Every adult has an estate. Some estates involve real estate, investment accounts, and more, while others […]
Guardianship for Incapacitated People in New York Under Article 81
February 11th, 2019 by David Goldfarb
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 […]
Health Care Decision Making for Incapacitated People Who Have Not Signed a Health Care Proxy
February 5th, 2019 by David Goldfarb
Most People Should Sign A Health Care Proxy Form If you are like most people, it is a better idea to sign a health care proxy form rather than to rely on the laws of the State of New York to determine who would make health care decisions for you if you became mentally incapacitated. […]
Elder Law Estate Planning Issues for Women
December 21st, 2018 by David Goldfarb
As elder law attorneys in New York, our team has many tools to design comprehensive estate plans for our clients to preserve wealth and plan for future health issues and financial support. However, each estate plan is unique since each person’s situation is unique. We carefully evaluate the financial and physical situation of each client […]
Public Charge Rule Poses Population Health Threat, H+H Leaders Say
December 7th, 2018 by David Goldfarb
Immigration laws allow officials to deny green cards and visas to immigrants who are likely to become a public charge in the future. While the law did not specifically define what factors could lead to this determination, immigration officers have long used the guiding principle that a public charge is someone who may likely become […]
