If you own property in New York and you're thinking about long-term care, you've probably heard about the Transfer on Death deed. This relatively new tool, available in the state since mid-2024, lets homeowners name a beneficiary who will inherit the property automatically when the owner passes away. No probate court, no drawn-out legal process. […]

As a Queens, NY trusts and estates attorney, I frequently guide families through the Medicaid home care application process when a loved one needs assistance while remaining safely at home. Community Medicaid, delivered through Managed Long-Term Care (MLTC) plans, provides essential services such as home health aides, personal care assistance, and adult day care. The […]

As a Queens, NY trusts and estates attorney, I regularly guide families through the Medicaid application process when nursing home care becomes necessary. The cost of skilled nursing facilities in New York is substantial, and for many families, Medicaid is the only realistic option to fund long-term care. The application process, however, involves strict eligibility […]

For many New York residents seeking long-term care through Medicaid, preserving their home while qualifying for Medicaid benefits is a major concern. The caregiver exemption, also known as the "child caregiver exception" or "two-year care exception," provides an important pathway for protecting this valuable asset. This article explores Medicaid eligibility requirements in New York and […]

Medicaid is a federally funded program in which the government helps pay for the cost of medical care for disabled and elderly individuals.  To recoup some of the cost of this enormously expensive program, the federal government has created the Medicaid Estate Recovery Program (“Estate Recovery”) in which states are required to pursue reimbursement from […]

Medicaid planning for nursing home care is just what it sounds like - taking action to prevent the total loss of your assets in the event you require long-term care in a nursing home.  Ideally, Medicaid planning is done at least five years before your anticipated need for nursing home care.  This is because when […]

Medicaid is both a federal and state program that will cover the cost of long-term care either at home or in a nursing home.  However, only those that meet certain income and asset limits are eligible for Medicaid benefits.  It is possible to become eligible by removing certain assets from your name, however, in the […]

An unfortunate reality of life in this country is that a significant financial burden will almost always accompany a tragic medical diagnosis. Beyond the apparent worries about one’s own health and mortality, this leaves many ill Americans and those closest to them, concerned about what will happen to their medical debt when they pass away. […]

Medicaid is a program that provides medical care coverage for low income individuals, children, pregnant women, seniors and the disabled. In addition, Medicaid also provides coverage for the elderly population residing in nursing homes and assisted living facilities as well as community based home care medical services. The Medicaid home care services program includes private […]

When a client asks me if they can qualify for Medicaid in New York, I ask about their assets, income, living situation, and health. Some clients they may be able to qualify rather easily. Others may need to engage in some planning in order to qualify for Medicaid. Yet others automatically assume that they can […]