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The role of caregiver for an aging parent or other family member is traditionally filled by women. You may tend to picture women as caregivers to all segments almost exclusively. But although the stereotype of women caring for elderly relatives is widespread, it is increasingly inaccurate. A recent Pew Research Center report says that in [...]
Continue reading...This article was featured in the Westchester County Business Journal (November 27, 2012). For a link back to this article, click here. BY Bernard A. Krooks, Esq., Littman Krooks LLP Baby boomers could soon face their own fiscal cliff, as state governments consider the implications of “filial responsibility” claims making their way through court systems. [...]
Continue reading...Low-income and elderly veterans seeking to qualify for government benefits face a confusing array of rules and regulations and may feel compelled to deliberately manipulate their finances with an eye toward these benefits. An alarming recent trend has seen unscrupulous or misinformed investment professionals and attorneys guiding veterans into investments and wealth management strategies that [...]
Continue reading...Veterans with disabilities seeking employment in New York state should be aware of the Governor’s Programs to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities, also known as the “55-c Program.” Section 55-c of the New York State Civil Service Law allows the Civil Service Commission to fill up to 500 entry-level state employment positions with qualified disabled wartime [...]
Continue reading...Amongst the long list of damages caused by Hurricane Sandy, the Manhattan VA Medical Center, located on 423 East 23rd Street, suffered major damages from flooding that occurred in their basement which damaged mechanical systems, and the fire suppression system. With assistance from the VA NY Harbor Healthcare System, here is a list of emergency [...]
Continue reading...Fraudsters and con artists are targeting seniors to a greater degree than ever before, and it is important for elders and those who care for them to be aware of common scams and increase their vigilance against them. While anyone can fall victim to a thief, seniors are more at risk. Scammers target the elderly [...]
Continue reading...The facts are frightening: The majority of Americans over 65 are completely reliant upon their Social Security checks and an estimated 120,000,000 Americans do not have an up-to-date estate plan. Why do Americans lack the ability to plan for retirement? The National Association of Estate Planners and Councils and the NAEPC Education Foundation have teamed [...]
Continue reading...Medicaid planning can be very tricky – with Medicaid legislation in constant fluctuation, with policies, waiting periods and maximum asset/income levels becoming stricter – planning is crucial. Our Certified Elder Law Attorneys at Littman Krooks have put together a new series of entries that address some of the more frequently asked questions we’ve heard about [...]
Continue reading...As the U.S. population ages, more focus is being placed on moving individuals into elder health care residences or long-term care facilities, and there is natural concern about all of the support that is necessary for an aging community. But one thing people may not think about is what steps to take to ensure the [...]
Continue reading...As we enter the month of September, World Alzheimer’s Month, the Alzheimer’s Association – the world’s leading organization working to eradicate the disease – has announced several milestones that have been reached this year. First, due in part to lobbying by concerned citizens throughout the country, the Obama administration developed the nation’s first-ever National Alzheimer’s [...]
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