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Life Estates & Medicaid: What you need to know

Author: Stefans Law Group, P.C.

New York, Long Island  Elder Law and Financial Planning Attorney

Recently, the rules for Life Estates and asset protection of your home under the New York Medicaid laws have been changed under the new Medicaid Estate Recovery rules. The purpose of this article is explain what a Life Estate is and how it works if you already have one, and give further understanding of how it applies to the new Medicaid law.

What is a Life Estate? A ..read more

New York Elder Law Attorney handles Pet Trusts

Pet Trusts Author: Attorney Joan S. Arbiter

When putting one’s affairs in order, be it thinking about the need for a power of attorney, health care proxy or last will and testament, often people will know who they want to inherit their property and who shall serve as guardian for their children but rarely does someone come to my office with a plan for their beloved animals. Our pets are very important to us and they depend upon us ..read more

A National Tragedy Highlights the Importance of Estate Planning

Author:Leeds Morelli & Brown, P.C. Lenard Leeds

Six people were killed and fourteen others were wounded, including U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords and a Federal Judge, when a gunman opened gunfire in front of a Safeway supermarket in Tucson, Arizona. The congresswoman had been hosting a meeting with constituents Saturday morning when the attack began. Since the shooting, Congressman Gabrielle Giffords remains in critical condition but her condition is stabilized. President Barack Obama then led the nation in a moment ..read more