May is National Elder Law Month! - How We Support Our Seniors May isn't just about flowers and sunshine; it's also National Elder Law Month! With Donna Stefans serving as a board member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, this holds a special significance...
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Being proactive with aging loved ones is key for the future
As New Yorkers and people across the nation are living longer and healthier lives, it is easy to forget about the importance of long-term care planning. Health concerns and challenges can arise with a shocking suddenness. Even if a person is alert, vibrant and active,...
Planning ahead with long-term care options
As our parents age, we can find ourselves contemplating care options for them once they begin to develop health problems. An important part of estate planning is tackling the challenges of long-term care. Assisted living and medical treatments are expensive in New...
Will children need to pay for their parent’s nursing home bill?
Many Woodbury area residents have had to make the difficult decision to place their loved one in a nursing home. There comes a time when an older person is no longer safely able to take care of themselves and nursing homes offer the level of care that they need. But a...
Agents face various obligations when named in a health proxy
New Yorkers who are thinking about the possibility of being incapable of making their own health care decisions should be aware of the steps they need to take to have a health care proxy. Anyone who is legally considered an adult – 18-years-old or older – can have a...