Medicaid is a program maintained jointly by states and the federal government. It is designed to pay for home healthcare aids and/or nursing home care for individuals who qualify. How does one qualify for medicaid? Although medicaid is basically a welfare program, estate planning can allow even families with significant assets to qualify for … [Read more...]
Elder Law Explained
Elder Law deals with the concerns families and seniors have with regard to long term care issues. The population base on Long Island is growing older. Issues concerning disability, asset protection, estate planning, medicare and qualifying for medicaid are issues that seniors face in their future. Guardianship Sometimes when seniors age they … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Guardianships
On today's video blog Elliot discusses the topic of Guardianships. … [Read more...]
Accounting’s in Estates
The executor in a will or the administrator, in an intestate proceeding, has to fiduciary responsibilities. These responsibilities involve fairly and accurately handling all financial matters regarding the estate. In situations where a beneficiary of the estate has questions concerning the accumulation of assets and the distribution of the assets … [Read more...]