The U.S. Social Security Administration is simplifying the disability evaluation it uses for its Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs.
The agency will now review...more
The federal government recently issued a new rule to make it easier for millions of eligible U.S. residents to enroll in and retain their Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Basic Health Program (BHP)...more
The U.S. Social Security Administration is making big changes to the way it recoups overpayments and beneficiaries will appreciate the adjustments. After receiving public criticism for the heavy-handed, aggressive manner in...more
The later stages of life often bring two considerations: planning for retirement and planning for death or other calamities.
The prospect can be daunting. Retirement plans. Insurance. Tax strategies. Asset protection....more
With Veterans Day upon us, it is a perfect time to not only thank those who served our country, but remind them of the special benefits available to them as they plan their estates.
The U.S. Department of Veterans...more
The state of marriage has morphed tremendously since the Brady Bunch first aired in 1969, giving rise to nearly as many blended families as traditional families. For those in this situation, it is important to incorporate...more
Splitting time between two or more places you love is a much-desired retirement dream for many. Some are “snowbirds” – those who live farther north in the United States during the summer and then head to warmer southern or...more
It happens all too often. Fearing the alleged difficulties of probate, families add adult children as joint owners to a real estate deed or onto a bank or brokerage account, hoping to avoid the Surrogate’s court process...more
The choice about whether or not to hire an elder law attorney (or elder care lawyer, as some say) is one that is not to be taken lightly. Unfortunately, it’s a topic that can cause a lot of anxiety both for the aging adult...more
While taking swift action to address the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, the New York State Legislature also passed the annual budget. A substantial portion of the budget bill details comprehensive changes to the...more
Offers Solutions to Execution of Legal Documents, Including Wills, During Pandemic -
Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed Executive Order 202.14 on April 7, 2020, allowing for witness signatures required on certain legal documents...more
...If you make a mistake in naming beneficiaries for your life insurance policy, you could hurt the very people you're trying to protect. These mistakes can hurt you and your loved ones no matter where you live in the United...more
Governor Andrew Cuomo signed Executive Order 202.7 authorizing “virtual notarization” through April 18, 2020. Subject to the limitation outlined below, this will allow numerous matters to move forward that could otherwise be...more