Senior Resource Guide Now Available Press Release For more information, contact: Michele Babcock, Managing Partner, J&G Law, LLP WALDEN, N.Y. – The law firm of J&G Law, LLP (J&G) is pleased to announce that the 2023 Senior Resource Guide is now available. The Senior Resource Guide for 2023 has been crafted to act as an essential resource…
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT PAYING FOR NURSING HOME CARE The time period in which an elderly loved one goes to a skilled nursing facility can be one of the most emotionally wrought and challenging experiences for a family. Unfortunately, one of the most stressful aspects of the ordeal is how the nursing home bills are…
What is a Will and Why Does Everyone Need One A Last Will and Testament is a document that states your final wishes. Every Will must be submitted to the Surrogate’s Court after death so the Court can determine if it is valid and enforceable. This is the procedure known as “probate.” Your closest family…
THINGS EMPLOYERS SHOULD CONSIDER IN DEALING WITH THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK On March 7, 2020, the State of New York declared a state of emergency in response to the outbreak of COVID-19 coronavirus in the state[1]. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak as a pandemic[2] and on March…
What You Need to Know About Community Medicaid for Care in the Home Many people are interested in avoiding nursing homes and receiving Medicaid services in their own homes. Community Medicaid provides these services and can be an ideal solution for many seniors, but there are limitations. Here is what you need to know: 1.Community…
Seven Ways To Spend Down for Medicaid The Medicaid resource level for an individual senior trying to qualify for long-term care or nursing home services is $15,750.00 throughout New York State. This article will address seven ways to spend down for Medicaid. There are numerous legal strategies that can shield and protect assets, but one…
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Including Your Pets in your Estate Plan All dogs may go to heaven, but what happens if you get there first? As an estate planning attorney, I frequently advise clients on how to protect assets from long-term care and nursing home costs, estate taxes, probate, and more. But for some people, there’s more to estate…
What to know about Medicaid’s 5-Year Look-Back Period Nursing homes in the Hudson Valley can cost upwards of $15,000.00 per month. Qualifying for Medicaid to get those costs covered is critical. You may have heard that there is a five-year look back period if you want to shield your assets from nursing homes. Here’s what…
Consider Talking to Your Loved Ones About Your Estate Plans Consider talking to your loved ones about your estate plans. Death can be one of the most challenging subjects to discuss. In my role as an estate planning attorney it is a topic of daily conversation. But talking about mortality with your children can be…
