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Medicaid Recertification: Why Legal Guidance Matters
Having an experienced elder law attorney overseeing the Medicaid application and recertification processes can better one鈥檚 chance of achieving and maintaining Medicaid eligibility.聽
A citation is a notice from the Court, requesting that you make an appearance in a pending proceeding. In Surrogate鈥檚 Court, this typically means that a Will is being offered for probate, or someone is seeking authority to act in an estate where you are a necessary party.
When one spouse requires nursing home care, Medicaid recognizes that the other spouse is still living in the community and still needs financial support.
While cash assets held in checking and savings accounts can be more straightforward to transfer to an estate, navigating a decedent鈥檚 interest in shares of stock can be a daunting task.
Tax season is typically focused on reviewing the financial events of the past year, while estate planning is designed to prepare for the future. Although these areas may seem separate, they often overlap.
Probate is often triggered not by major assets, but by small details that were unintentionally overlooked.
From her time on the bench to her seven-year tenure as Dean of Hofstra Law School, Judge Prudenti has built a reputation for steady leadership and highly respected legal insight.
A New Yorker interested in applying for Community Medicaid 鈥 that is, long-term care provided by home healthcare aides 鈥 must meet certain income and asset limits to qualify.
Adding a child鈥檚 name to your deed can have significant consequences, particularly if you later need nursing home care and apply for Chronic Medicaid. Medicaid eligibility rules are complex, and transfers of property can directly affect whether benefits are approved.
In most cases, the need for guardianship does not arise suddenly. It develops quietly over time, as small warning signs begin to appear and slowly become harder to ignore.聽
It鈥檚 important to let your attorney know what kind of protection you are looking for because the circumstances of your health and wealth will affect which plan is right for you and your spouse.
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Hon. Gail Prudenti Recognized with 2025 Icon Honors by Long Island Business News
We鈥檙e proud to share that our partner, Hon. Gail Prudenti, has been named a 2025 Icon Honors recipient by Long Island Business News.
August 22, 2025 -
明星黑料 Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Edition of Best Lawyers in America
We鈥檙e proud to share that several attorneys at 明星黑料 have been honored in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in America, one of the legal profession鈥檚 most respected peer-reviewed honors.
August 21, 2025 -
明星黑料 Featured in Forbes, Fortune, and Entrepreneur
This year marks a major milestone for 明星黑料: our 30th anniversary serving individuals and families across Long Island and New York City.
August 19, 2025 -
Hon. Gail Prudenti Named a 2025 Dynamic Women Leader by Long Island Business News
At 明星黑料, we are thrilled to celebrate our partner, Hon. Gail Prudenti, for being named one of Long Island Business News鈥 Most Dynamic Women Leaders of 2025.
July 15, 2025 -
Estate Planning for Blended Families: Insights from Britt Burner
Britt Burner, Partner at 明星黑料, P.C., recently spoke at a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) event hosted by the Columbian Lawyers Association of Brooklyn
May 5, 2025 -
Matthew Kiernan Named a 2025 Top Lawyer of Long Island
Matthew Kiernan, Esq. was honored as a 2025 Top Lawyer of Long Island by RichnerLIVE Events and the Long Island Herald!
April 14, 2025
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Modern legal practice is poised at the intersection of tradition and transformation with lawyers and firms struggling to fit the square pegs of ancient doctrines and procedures into the round holes of globalization, technology and economic shifts.
We鈥檙e proud to share that our Partner, Hon. Gail Prudenti, has written a featured column for Long Island Business News titled 鈥淯nderstanding New York鈥檚 Court of Claims.鈥
In the landmark case of Connelly v. United States, the Supreme Court addressed critical issues concerning the estate tax implications of life insurance proceeds used in the redemption of stock in closely held corporations.
Our criminal courts protect victims. Our civil courts provide a forum for the peaceful resolution of disputes. Our family and surrogate鈥檚 courts guide families through what may be the most traumatic experience of their lives.
As we reflect on the complexities of family law, let us work together to support our justices, understanding the weight of their responsibilities and the importance of their decisions.
The Medicaid Asset Protection Trust (鈥淢APT鈥) is alive and well in the Elder law practitioner鈥檚 toolbox and is the best option for protecting real property.
