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September 20, 2023 By Esther Schwartz Zelmanovitz

Am I Too Young To Start Estate Planning?

It is never too early to think about your estate planning. Many people think that estate planning is a matter for the elderly, but that is not true. While people with greater assets often think about what will happen to them when they pass, it could be just as beneficial for the young to do … Read More

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August 22, 2023 By Esther Schwartz Zelmanovitz

Don’t Wait to See an Elder Law Attorney

Thankfully, this is not a frequent scenario, but the seriousness is worth writing about nonetheless. A child or spouse calls the office of an elder law attorney. The caller’s loved one is about to be discharged from the hospital or short term rehabilitation, and upon the recommendation of a social worker, is urged to consult … Read More

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August 11, 2023 By Esther Schwartz Zelmanovitz

NYS Banking Law Regarding Joint Accounts

A bill recently passed the senate and is now in the Assembly amending New York State Bank Laws relating to joint accounts. Until now, according to Banking Law Section 675, a deposit made to a joint account in New York State has been considered to be equally owned by the individuals on the account title, … Read More

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February 16, 2023 By Esther Schwartz Zelmanovitz

Why it is Better to Include Your Child with Special Needs in Your Estate Plan and Not Disinherit Him or Her

An old fashion approach to estate planning with a disabled child was to disinherit the child and leave the estate to the other child(ren) who would then “take care of” their sibling. Time and experiences have exposed the pitfalls and dangers of such planning.  Even with the most trustworthy siblings and the best of intentions, … Read More

Filed Under: Blog, Special Needs Planning

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February 1, 2023 By Esther Schwartz Zelmanovitz

Do I Have to Transfer Everything into a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust?

Some people are aware of the concept of Medicaid planning but are very reluctant because they are not ready to transfer their assets into a trust or as some put it, “give all their assets over to their children.” Medicaid planning is not all or nothing. A Medicaid Asset Protection Trust is an irrevocable trust … Read More

Filed Under: Blog, Medicaid

December 23, 2022 By Esther Schwartz Zelmanovitz

Who inherits my estate if I don’t have a will?

Over your lifetime, you probably have accumulated a variety of worldly possessions. Your possessions may include a house, apartment, or multiple properties, a car, boat, or additional vehicles, money in the bank and maybe even under the mattress, investments of all kinds, retirement accounts, corporate interests, artwork, jewelry, a coin or stamp collection, and so … Read More

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November 9, 2022 By Esther Schwartz Zelmanovitz

What is the difference between SSI and SSDI?

The Social Security Administration has two programs under which a person with a disability can receive a monthly check to help with the cost of their living expenses. One such program and form of disability payment is called Social Security Income (SSI) and the other is known as Social Security Disability Income (SSDI). Often, people … Read More

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October 6, 2022 By Esther Schwartz Zelmanovitz

Update! Medicaid Community Care Lookback Further Delayed

October 2022 Update Update on the Community Medicaid Lookback! New York State Department of Health has announced that it will not be implementing the Community Medicaid 30-month lookback earlier than March 31, 2024. In alignment with the requirements under the American Rescue Plan Act relating to Home and Community Based Services, as well as the … Read More

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  • Who We Are
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    • Elder Law and Medicaid Planning
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      • Long Term Care and Medicaid Planning
        ▼
        • NYS Income and Resource Limits for Medicaid (2023)
      • Medicaid Applications for Home Care and Nursing Home Care
      • Special Needs Planning
    • Estate Planning
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      • Last Will and Testament
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        • Do I Need a Will?
      • Power of Attorney and Health Care Directives
      • Trusts
      • Estate Planning Through Life Stages
    • Probate and Estate Administration
    • Guardianship
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