New York Medicaid Applications and the Unlicensed Practice of Law
By Brian L. Miller, Esq., Littman Krooks Recently, the New York chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) proposed legislation in Albany regarding the unlicensed practice of law surrounding Medicaid applications submitted by non-attorneys. While federal regulations allow non-attorneys to prepare and submit routine Medicaid applications on behalf of an applicant, often…
Article 81 Guardianship Litigation
In light of how they have been portrayed in the media lately, guardianships can be viewed negatively by those who have not been personally involved in the process. The application process can appear daunting as there is little information provided to the public. We are here to illuminate the process. In New York, pursuant to…
Hey Dad, Can I Borrow Some Money?
By: Bernard A. Krooks, Certified Elder Law Attorney We all want to do right by our children. Sometimes, even as adults, our children encounter cash flow issues and need a little help. So, as parents we are often called upon to lend money to our children. As lawyers, we hear similar stories all the time:…
CDC Recommends Staff and Students Wear Masks in K-12 Schools
By Littman Krooks While school districts will likely continue in-person learning this Fall, many school districts and private schools may mandate masks for both staff and students. As of Tuesday, July 27, 2021, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) updated its Guidance for K-12 schools across the country. The CDC now recommends all staff,…
Britney Spears’ Case Is Back in Court. Here’s What Could Happen Next With Her Conservatorship.
Time.com | July 14, 2021 | By Megan McCluskey featuring Bernard A. Krooks, Esq., Littman Krooks
Securing the Safety of Clients in Family Court
Elder Law practitioners work within complex family dynamics when they engage with their clients on a variety of topics. Most often, even if tension exists among family members, the exchanges among the parties are civil. In some circumstances, however, family dynamics are more complex and even become unsafe. When this arises the elder law practitioner…
Remote Notarization and Witnessing Has Ended
By Brian L. Miller, Esq. With Governor Cuomo officially ending the New York State’s COVID-19 State Disaster of Emergency on June 24, 2021, so too ended his authority to suspend and modify laws using executive orders. As such, the Governor’s executive orders which allowed remote notarization and remote witnessing of documents have ended. Effective June…
The Benefits of a Credit Shelter Trust
By Joel Krooks, Esq., Littman Krooks In 2021, the New York estate tax exemption amount is $5,930,000. If an individual has over $5,930,000 of assets, then that individual will owe an estate tax at their passing. One planning technique for individuals to consider is to use a Credit Shelter Trust in estate planning documents. This…
Supplemental Security Income Restoration Act
By: Amy C. O’Hara, Esq., Littman Krooks Earlier this month, Congress reintroduced the Supplemental Security Income Restoration Act (H.R.3763). The proposed bill provides significant and long overdue improvements to the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program including increasing the general income disregard from $20 per month to $123 per month, adjusting the earned income disregard to…
Zoom Conference: Financial Elder Abuse and Fraud
June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Because of the many issues surrounding elder abuse, Littman Krooks attorney Brian L. Miller, Esq., and his guest, Ilene Amiel, Financial Care Manager from Personal Affairs Administrator Inc., are a hosting a discussion on financial elder abuse. Brian and Ilene will discuss money management and how we…
