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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

April 10, 2026
Statutory Gift Riders and Durable Power of Attorney

New York State鈥檚 Durable Power of Attorney is a document in which a person referred to as 鈥渢he Principal鈥 can designate another person or persons referred to as 鈥淎gents鈥 to act on their behalf with respect to all business and financial matters.

May 14, 2018
Why Do I Need a Last Will and Testament?

Planning for the future can sometimes be difficult. Creating an estate plan can give you the peace of mind you need, while also making it easier for your loved ones to handle your affairs when you die.

May 7, 2018
VA Planning

Most veterans are not aware of the benefits they are entitled to under the Veterans Administration. For example, there is a benefit referred to as the improved Pension through the Department of Veteran鈥檚 Affairs (VA), more commonly referred to as Aid and Attendance Pension.

May 4, 2018
Giving Your Estate Plan a Spring Cleanup

Spring cleaning has me thinking I may need to update more than my window treatments. What changes should I be making to my estate plan?

April 25, 2018
Medicaid After the Budget

On March 31, 2018 the New York State Legislature and Governor Andrew Cuomo finalized the budget for the 2019 fiscal year. In January, the Governor鈥檚 office set forth a budget proposal.

April 11, 2018
Who Inherits My Property If I Die Without a Will?

I am an unmarried person and do not have any children. My parents died many years ago and I have no siblings. Who inherits my property if I die without a will?

April 6, 2018
New Medicare Cards

I heard Medicare will be issuing new benefit cards. Is there anything I need to do to order the new card or activate it once it comes in the mail?

March 16, 2018
Medicare or Medicaid鈥ho is Going to Pay?

This is a question we receive often. Navigating the maze of healthcare coverage can be confusing. For starters, a brief overview of the programs will help to demystify and clear some of the confusion.

March 14, 2018
Preliminary Executor

I am the nominated Executor under my mother鈥檚 Will, which my sister is in the process of contesting. I understand that a Will contest may be a lengthy proceeding. Is there any way I can be appointed to act on behalf of the estate while that proceeding plays out?

February 23, 2018
Article 17-A Guardianship vs. Article 81 Guardianship

In New York State, when a person turns eighteen, they are presumed to be legally competent to make decision for themselves. However, if a person is intellectually disabled or developmentally disabled, as defined by Article 17-A (鈥淎rticle 17-A鈥) of the Surrogate鈥檚 Court Procedure Act, a parent or concerned relative can ask the Surrogate鈥檚 Court to appoint a guardian to assume the decision-making functions for that person.

February 22, 2018

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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.

March 13, 2026 Read Article

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

October 6, 2025 Read Article

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.

June 17, 2025 Read Article

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.

May 13, 2025 Read Article

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.

May 13, 2025 Read Article

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.

May 13, 2025 Read Article