In the fall of 2019 David R. Okrent, was appointed to act as the February 2020 Special Editor for the Suffolk Lawyer’s Special Edition focus on Elder Law. Posted here is a redaction of two of the articles that were
On May 14, 2020, as part of the Covid-19 virus emergency, the Governor of New York issued Executive Order 202.30 providing new rules for nursing homes to follow. In addition, it requires hospitals to test all patients, who must have
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The purpose of this General Information System (GIS) message is to provide information on the impact of certain federal COVID-19 related payments on Medicaid eligibility determinations. Section 2104 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020
EO 202.18 provides: Any skilled nursing facility, nursing home, or adult care facility licensed and regulated by the Commissioner of Health shall notify family members or next of kin if any resident tests positive for COVID-19, or if any resident
Provides as to Virtual Witnessing: For the purposes of Estates Powers and Trusts Law (EPTL) 3-2.1(a)(2), EPTL 3-2.1(a)(4), Public Health Law 2981(2)(a), Public Health Law 4201(3), Article 9 of the Real Property Law, General Obligations Law 5-1514(9)(b), and EPTL 7-1.17,
The Governor’s Order, for a limited time, provides that any notarial act that is required under New York State law is authorized to be performed utilizing audio-video technology provided that the following conditions are met: The person seeking the Notary’s
A. MEDICARE CO-PAYMENT INCREASED FOR REHABILITATION IN 2020 Medicare will usually pay 100% of First 20 days with a $176 co-payment per day 21-100. B. 2019 MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY NUMBERS FOR LONG TERM CARE. 1. For Single Individuals 2020 Resources: $15,750.00
10 ESTATE PLANNING MISTAKES & HOW TO AVOID THEM: • ARE YOUR DOCUMENTS OUTDATED OR MISSING SIGNATURES? • COULD YOU HAVE THE WRONG PERSON AS EXECUTOR? • HAVE YOU FAILED TO PROPERLY EXECUTE POWERS OF ATTORNEY WITH GIFT RIDER? •
Ashlea EbelingForbes Staff Retirement The U.S. Supreme Court has announced it will hear a trust tax case that has significant implications for states and trust beneficiaries: Hundreds of millions of dollars of annual tax revenue hang in the balance. “It’s a big
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On September 18, the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) issued major changes to its Veterans Pension, including “Aid and Attendance,” and other needs-based benefits. You can protect your assets without any penalty if you act now. This is a major
The Hon. Eileen Rakower, a New York State Supreme Court Judge, ruled that the DOL’s Emergency Regulation allowing live-in workers to receive 13 hours of pay for 24-hour shifts was “null, void and invalid.” The court took issue with the
New York Times on Saturday Sept. 28, 2018 By Tara Siegel Bernard Graphic by Karl Russell It’s no wonder that Social Security is politically contentious. The program’s reach is vast: More than 175 million workers contribute to it with every paycheck, and
New York Times Aug. 18, 2018 By Elizabeth Olson Dawn Shaw, a retired legal secretary in northern Maine, made two stops weekly without fail. One was her church. The other was her local bank, where she swapped stories about her children
by Brian Thompson , CONTRIBUTOR JD/CFP® helping LGBTQ couples thrive today and prepare for tomorrow. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. “Three years ago, Obergefell vs. Hodges upended financial planning for LGBTQ couples, legalizing same sex marriage throughout the United States for the first
The Senior $afe Act was first introduced in July of 2017. It was designed to protect vulnerable adults from financial exploitation. As of last month it has passed the House and Senate and was signed into law. S.223 – Senior$afe
The Atria on Roslyn Harbor has IDA rent reduction slots available for residents whose income is below $40,850 for a single person or $46,700 for a couple. As you know, Atria Roslyn Harbor provides the ultimate in luxury senior living.
What It Was Like to Finally Write My Will by John Schwartz, NYT, April 8th, 2018 Image by Alice Yu Deng Unless your life is extraordinarily uncomplicated, you should write yours, too. Did you know that Prince died without a
Do I need to apply for Social Security or other benefits to be eligible for Medicaid? By David R. Okrent, CPA, Esq. New York State requires people receiving or applying for Medicaid, known as “Applicants/Recipients” (hereafter referred to as A/R’s),
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