Do you or a loved one need help with daily tasks and activities so you/they can live at home independently? Tasks and activities are sometimes called activities of daily living (ADLs) and home care professionals can help you or your loved one with tasks like...
Month: December 2021
New terms to know for Medicaid Planning
For Medicaid Planning purposes one needs to know several "new terms" such as: community spouse is the husband or wife of a Medicaid recipient who is institutionalized in a nursing home or assisted living facility. By law, there is a limit to the amount of income a...
COMMUNITY MEDICAID UPDATE
It's Time To Set Up An Asset Protection Trust Because You May Need Community Medicaid Benefits (Home Health Aides) In The Future On April 7, 2020, New York State made changes to the qualification rules with respect to community Medicaid benefits (e.g., home health...
We help with special needs planning
Our special needs planning attorneys can assist clients with: Wills that provide for a loved one with disabilities or special needs Lifetime Irrevocable Trusts or special needs trusts so assets will not be at risk from estate taxes or the long-term care costs of...
Important Announcement Regard Zantac **
Zantac (Ranitidine) was a popular over-the-counter remedy for conditions like heartburn, stomach ache, acid reflux, and other common digestive ailments. Unfortunately, Zantac and its general products contain a contaminant called N-Nitrosodimehtylamine linked to...
Protecting the Elderly and Disabled During the Pandemic
Senior citizens and disabled adults in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and retirement communities are among the most vulnerable people in our society. Their health and well-being should be the primary concern of staff and administrators at those facilities....
What do the probate and estate administration lawyers at the Kelly Law Group do?
Our services include preparing and filing all documents and accountings to commence, administer, and formally close estate and probate proceedings; ascertaining and paying valid estate debts; collecting and transferring estate assets to the appropriate beneficiaries;...
2021 Medicaid Levels Released
Situation Report | January 11, 2021 The state Department of Health has posted the new Medicaid levels for 2021 (GIS 20 MA/13). The new levels include: Monthly Income: $884 (single); $1,300 (couple) Resources: $15,900 (single); $23,400 (couple) Community spouse Minimum...
WHAT TO DO WHEN A LOVED ONE PASSES
Find Your Loved One's Legal Documents such as the Last Will and Testament, Trust, and any other Estate Planning documents Identify Funeral Wishes Begin Making Arrangements Get the Death Certificates Tell Family and Friends of the Individual’s Passing Create a Memorial...
Estate Planning
What is an Estate Plan? An estate plan can help transfer wealth, fulfill philanthropic goals, minimize wealth transfer taxes, maintain privacy, protect assets and provide ongoing management of your affairs if you no longer want or are unable to manage them. Your Kelly...