by Linda Stravalaci Grear, Esq. | Feb 4, 2021 | Durable Power of Attorney, Estate Planning, For Caregivers, Last Will and Testament, Power of Attorney, Trusts, Will
On December 15, 2020, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed long-awaited changes to the New York State Power of Attorney law. The changes are intended to make the Power of Attorney easier to use and clarify the power and obligations of an Agent. Existing Powers of Attorney...
by Linda Stravalaci Grear, Esq. | Sep 23, 2020 | Corona Virus, For Caregivers
Recent Updates on Skilled Nursing Facility Visitation from the New York State Department of Health If you have a loved one in a skilled nursing home you wish to visit, here are some useful questions to ask the nursing home: When will the facility be open for...
by Chuck Beinhauer, Esq. | May 20, 2020 | Alzheimer's Disease, Assets, Estate Planning, For Caregivers, Long Term Care, Medicaid, Paying for Care, Power of Attorney, Trusts, Will
One of the most common misconceptions that I encounter concerns the use of Powers of Attorney. It seems that the generally held belief is that an Agent can do what he wants, when he wants, without any restrictions. I frequently have clients tell me that they are the...
by Chuck Beinhauer, Esq. | Jul 22, 2019 | Alzheimer's Disease, Assets, Estate Planning, For Caregivers, Last Will and Testament, Long Term Care, Medicaid, Paying for Care, Power of Attorney, Probate, Trusts, Will
On July 15th, I met with Jack and Kerri who had an interesting, but common problem. Their Uncle Joe is 78 years old. He is suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease but otherwise is remarkably physically fit. Jack, Kerri, and their children have been trying to provide care...
by Jean Harris, Esq. | May 16, 2019 | Abuse, Alzheimer's Disease, For Caregivers, Long Term Care, Medicaid, Paying for Care, Perspectives on Aging
One of the essential elements of caring for an ailing loved one is ensuring that the basic elements of respect and dignity remain as intact as possible for our elderly loved ones and their family members. This is often easier said than done, especially when the...
by Chuck Beinhauer, Esq. | Apr 24, 2018 | For Caregivers, Long Term Care, Paying for Care
I met with Henry and his children recently to discuss Henry’s wife, Rita who had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2016. While Henry had been able to care for his wife and handle the household chores, things changed suddenly after Rita had taken a fall after...
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