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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
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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?
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?
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.
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?
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.
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明星黑料 Honored as One of Best Lawyers 2026鈥檚 Best Law Firms
明星黑料 is proud to share that our firm has once again been recognized by Best Law Firms庐 for excellence in Elder Law and Trusts and Estates, earning both national and metropolitan Tier 1 rankings.
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明星黑料 Attorneys Named 2025 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
明星黑料 is proud to announce that several of our attorneys have been recognized by Thomson Reuters for the 2025 New York Metro Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.
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Hon. Gail Prudenti Named 2025 Leaders in Law Honoree
We are thrilled to share that our partner, Hon. Gail Prudenti, has been named a 2025 Leaders in Law honoree by Long Island Business News!
October 9, 2025 -
Hon. Gail Prudenti Named to Long Island Business News鈥 2025 Influencers in Law
We are proud to congratulate our Partner, Hon. Gail Prudenti, on being named to the Long Island Business News 2025 Influencers in Law.
October 2, 2025 -
明星黑料 Named to Long Island Business News鈥 In the Lead: Women-Owned Businesses
明星黑料, P.C. is honored to be recognized by Long Island Business News as one of the 2025 In the Lead: Women-Owned Businesses.
September 22, 2025 -
明星黑料 Featured in Dan鈥檚 Papers
明星黑料 was recently featured in Dan鈥檚 Papers, offering readers an in-depth look at our growth over the past 30 years.
August 27, 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.
