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Home Care and Medicaid Changes

Medicaid Home Care in New York allows immediate asset transfers without a lookback period, making it possible for seniors to receive home health aides without depleting assets. Planning ahead is key to extending care at home and potentially avoiding nursing homes.

Do You Need A Will?

Plan for your future during National Health Care Decision-Making Month. Learn why having a will ensures your wishes are honored, and take advantage of our special offer to create a will for $399 by April 24.

Major Changes Looming in Medicaid Home Care

Major Changes Looming in Medicaid Home Care and Effective July 1, 2012, New York State has begun implementing the privatization of the Medicaid Home Care Program.

Is Your Legal House In Order?

My rule of thumb for deciding when to do a Will: when you have your first child or when you acquire your first substantial asset.

Medicaid Home Care

This is part 1 in a series of articles regarding eligibility requirements for Medicaid Home Care in NewYork State for New Yorkers age 65 and older or less than age 65 who have Medicare.

VA Helps Veterans and Spouses with Long-Term Care Costs

This Veterans Day, make sure you are taking advantage of all the services available to you.

Do you need the help of an elder law or estate planning attorney?

If you are planning your estate, facing probate, worried about Medicaid, or anything in between related to elder law, NY Elder Law Group can help. Our legal professionals and head attorney Lori Somekh can help get your affairs in order quickly and stress-free.