Medicaid is a program that can be very helpful, but can also cause a huge headache when it comes to financial stress. The regulations can change from state to state, but some things are federally demanded for this program. One thing that remains true, no matter where you are, is that asset protection is absolutely […]

There are so many ideas about Estate Planning it’s hard to figure out the truth. Often you hear: “It’s completely unnecessary or it’s absolutely necessary” or “It’s as simple as 1, 2, 3, you can do it online, or it’s tedious, lengthy and confusing.” As a law firm in the practice since 1994, we’re here […]

It is very common to take care of your family. Some people even do it after they die. This takes place in the form of Estate Planning, which is essentially planning for your own demise to ensure your loved ones do not suffer. Investors.com offers some tips on creating a well thought out Estate Plan. They are: […]

Did you know that in order to qualify for Medicaid, your monthly income in the state of New York must be $859.00 or less? Medicaid is a program that can be a little hard to understand, and even more difficult to become eligible for. The program was created in the ‘60s to provide long term […]

It is a common misconception that Estate Planning is for the wealthy. Estate Planning can include creating a Last Will or a Power of Attorney, but it can also involve creating Trusts to protect your assets. Even if you deem it unnecessary to create a Will due to the size of your assets, keep this […]

“Across the country, drugmaker representatives and pharma-friendly clinicians with ties to drug companies swarm the low-profile committees that make Medicaid drug decisions, sometimes without disclosing those relationships,” is one of the most chilling statements that explains The Center for Public Integrity and NPR’s investigation into Medicaid. From 2008 to 2016, the cost of Medicaid drugs […]

A recent investigation led by NPR and the Center for Public Integrity uncovered how drug companies influence states’ drug decisions for Medicaid patients. It turns out, drug companies have given payments and perks to sway the decisions of doctors and others on their state’s Medicaid boards. It also proved difficult to obtain information as to […]

Everyone’s heard of a Last Will and Testament. It’s in all the old mystery novels, when there’s a high profile murder and everyone’s huddled around the fire listening to the Executor read the deceased’s will aloud. It’s in those new television shows, when there’s a huge mystery surrounding who in the family (or on the […]

Marketwatch’s article expertly explains just how important Medicaid planning can be. When you hear the term “Medicaid,” it is often associated with low-income families. However, this does not have to be the case. Although there is an income cap to be considered eligible for Medicaid, with proper estate planning, this can be mitigated. One way […]

Medicaid is a government program created in the 1960’s to help Americans who are no longer able to work. However, although this program is meant to be helpful, the length and demands of its application and attaining approval can be tedious and time consuming. The article linked below mentions several Medicaid Planning tips: 1. Purchasing […]