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 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 Linda Stravalaci Grear, Esq. | Jul 1, 2019 | Assets, Digital Assets, Durable Power of Attorney, Estate Planning, Long Term Care, Medicaid, Medicare, Paying for Care, Power of Attorney, Reverse Mortgage
There are a number of ways to pay for your long-term care. Here is a summary … Private Pay: In Western New York, the average cost of care for a skilled care nursing home is between $12,000 – $16,000 per month. Although self-pay may not be the preferred...
by Chuck Beinhauer, Esq. | Jun 9, 2019 | Assets, Estate Planning, Long Term Care, Paying for Care, Power of Attorney, Probate, Trusts, Will
Nearly every client under the age of 60 starts the conversation with “I know we’re probably too young for this” and nearly every client over the age of 60 tells me, “We know we should have done this years ago and it’s probably too late to do anything now.” When is the...
by Linda Stravalaci Grear, Esq. | May 2, 2019 | Assets, Digital Assets, Durable Power of Attorney, Estate Planning, Power of Attorney
Have you ever wondered what will happen to your Facebook, Twitter, or online bank accounts after your death? In an era dominated by technological advancement, proper estate planning must incorporate digital assets into the plan. A “digital asset” is anything that...
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