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April 16, 2011 is the 4th Annual National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD). NHDD exists to inspire, educate, and empower the public and providers about the importance of advance care planning. Read an entry from Bernard A. Krooks, Esq., regarding advance directives: The Importance of Proper Advance Health Care Directives By Bernard A. Krooks Recently, discussions [...]
Continue reading...A will contest is a lawsuit that is brought to challenge the validity of a Last Will and Testament. Will contests often occur after an heir or family member perceives some inequity or unjustness in the distribution of money or possessions laid out in the will. This can be the result of a lack of [...]
Continue reading...In recognition of World Autism Awareness Day (Saturday, April 2, 2011) and Autism Awareness Month, Littman Krooks LLP is proud to participate to help raise awareness of autism as a growing health crisis. The following entry is a personal account from one of our own attorneys and special education advocates, Sheryl Frishman. From Devastation to [...]
Continue reading...Adrienne J. Arkontaky, Esq., is a Partner at the law firm Littman Krooks LLP. Adrienne’s practice focuses on special needs planning, special education advocacy and guardianship for families of children with disabilities. She has been instrumental in assisting families obtain appropriate educational services for children with special needs and plan for the future by setting [...]
Continue reading...Continuing care retirement communities are gaining in popularity as alternatives to home or nursing home care. A recent report released by the Government Accountability Office outlines some of the challenges these communities face, given the current economic climate. Continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) consolidate a range of services, from housing to full nursing care, into [...]
Continue reading...“Special Education Law: What Parents Should Know,” Guest: Sharon Latimer-Mosley, “As You Are”
Continue reading...“Veterans’ Benefits,” Guest Speakers Raymond D’Alessandro, Ronald Tocci, Disabled American Veterans.
Continue reading...“End-of-Life Decisions & How to Get Your Health Care Wishes Respected” Guest: David C. Leven, Compassion & Choices of New York
Continue reading...Long-term care insurance provides coverage for care administered outside a hospital setting. Good policies provide payment for custodial care services, such as preparing meals, doing laundry, and shopping. While Medicaid requires that custodial care be provided in a nursing home, long-term care insurance generally covers custodial care in the insured’s home, an assisted living facility, [...]
Continue reading...The recent repeal of the federal estate tax is having a profound impact on the estate plans of millions. Littman Krooks LLP is offering a complimentary estate tax seminar for those who wish to learn more about how they might be affected. This repeal has the potential to affect the estate plans of millions of [...]
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