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October 4, 2021 By Esther Schwartz Zelmanovitz

Nassau County Votes to Eliminate Property Verification Fee

The cost of protecting your home may become a bit more affordable in Nassau County. On Friday, October 1, 2021, the Nassau County legislature voted to eliminate $106 million in real estate and traffic fees. The fees to be eliminated includes the hefty $355 fee for each “tax map verification” letter required by the county … Read More

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September 27, 2021 By Esther Schwartz Zelmanovitz

Transfer Beware. Transferring Assets to Qualify for Community Medicaid Services is Not So Simple After All.

In order to qualify for Medicaid Home Care or Assisted Livings Services, known as “Community Based Services”, a person cannot have non-exempt assets (or “resources”) greater than a specific dollar amount. In New York, for 2021 the resource limit is $15,900. Until the Community Medicaid lookback is implemented (expected to be April 2022 or even … Read More

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September 13, 2021 By Esther Schwartz Zelmanovitz

Selling Your Home in a Medicaid Trust

Can I sell my home if I put it in an Irrevocable Medicaid Asset Protection Trust? The answer is most likely, yes. If you already have a trust, the first step is to consult with your elder law attorney and confirm that both the trust rules and your local state’s Medicaid rules. The trust should … Read More

Filed Under: Blog, Medicaid

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August 4, 2021 By Esther Schwartz Zelmanovitz

Medicare vs. Medicaid?

What is the Difference Between Medicare and Medicaid? It is a common mistake to confuse Medicare and Medicaid. While they are both government programs for healthcare, it is important to understand the difference between them. A main difference between the two programs are the eligibility requirements and the coverage each provides in relation to long … Read More

Filed Under: Blog, Medicaid

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July 19, 2021 By Esther Schwartz Zelmanovitz

Five Ways Your Property Might Be Distributed When You Die

When you die, who will get your assets? There are several ways that property is distributed when a person dies. The distribution of the property that you own at your death (your estate) will depend on several factors, including how you owned it, what legal documents you have in place, and what your state’s intestacy … Read More

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June 22, 2021 By Esther Schwartz Zelmanovitz

Annual Federal Gift Tax Exclusion Amount and Medicaid Lookback Period

Myth: If my annual gifts are under the annual federal gift tax exclusion amount, then no penalty can be imposed by Medicaid when I later need a nursing home or home care services. Fact: That is absolutely incorrect. Medicaid and the IRS treat “gifting” very differently and the two concepts are completely independent from one … Read More

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June 16, 2021 By Esther Schwartz Zelmanovitz

Changes to the New York State Power of Attorney Law Are Now in Effect

Changes to the New York State Power of Attorney Law are now in effect as of June 13, 2021. On December 15, 2020, changes to the New York General Obligations Law in relation to the statutory short form Power of Attorney were signed into law, with the effective date of June 13, 2021. The new … Read More

Filed Under: Blog, Power of Attorney

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May 6, 2021 By Esther Schwartz Zelmanovitz

Why You Should Protect Your Home When You Are On Medicaid

So you have successfully applied and been approved for Medicaid. Your assets are below the resource limit, and you have joined a pooled income trust to preserve your monthly income above the Medicaid limits. Why would you need an elder law attorney now? In order to qualify for Medicaid long-term care services, there are strict … Read More

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  • Who We Are
  • Practice Areas
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    • Elder Law and Medicaid Planning
      ▼
      • 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
      ▼
      • Last Will and Testament
        ▼
        • Do I Need a Will?
      • Power of Attorney and Health Care Directives
      • Trusts
      • Estate Planning Through Life Stages
    • Probate and Estate Administration
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