The cost of long-term care in New York continues to rise, leaving many families wondering how to protect their savings and still get the care they need. Medicaid is one of the few programs that can help cover nursing home and home care costs—but qualifying isn’t automatic. With the proper planning, you...
How Medicaid Planning Works in NY (And Why You Need to Start Early)
For many families in Staten Island and across New York, the idea of needing long-term care someday feels distant—until suddenly, it isn’t. Whether it’s a loved one showing early signs of memory loss or a parent recovering from a serious fall, long-term care often becomes a concern faster than anyone expects. That’s...
Legal and Healthcare Considerations for Solo Aging in New York
How you age, where you age, and who you age with are decisions that you must eventually make. Many people choose to spend their final years in solitude, or at least without a partner.
Solo aging in New York can be enjoyable, but it also presents some significant medical...
4 Reasons to Hire an Attorney to Help with Medicaid Planning
Many seniors and their families think Medicaid is just health care coverage they enroll in when they turn 65. However, the Medicaid program covers not just doctor’s visits or a stay in the hospital. It can also help offset the cost of a number of long-term care needs. You may hesitate...