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Elder Law Attorneys on the Web
July 2nd, 2022 by David Goldfarb
This is a listing of Elder Law attorneys with pages on the Web and does not constitute a recommendation or referral by Goldfarb Abrandt & Salzman LLP or SeniorLaw.com. Alabama Davis & Neal (Dothan Opelika, Maontgomery & Mobile, AL) (https://www.epattorneys.com/) Ryan, Hicks, Cumpton & Cumpton, LLP (Huntsville & Mobile, AL ) Arizona Robert J. Fleming […]
New York State Medicaid Law
May 28th, 2020 by David Goldfarb
New York Medicaid Attorneys Don’t make a mistake with Medicaid eligibility; contact a New York elder law attorney with knowledge of Medicaid law. Goldfarb Abrandt & Salzman LLP is a law firm that handles New York Medicaid cases. Updated with 2020 income, resource and penalty rates Introduction Medicaid is a joint federal, state and city […]
Defined Benefit Plans versus Defined Contribution Plans
April 4th, 2019 by David Goldfarb
If you earn a living and consider planning ahead for retirement, you have likely heard the phrases “defined benefit plan” and “defined contribution plan.” However, while many people may see these terms, they may not fully understand the differences between these retirement income programs, even if they are enrolled in one type of plan. Make […]
Guardianship for Incapacitated People in New York Under Article 81
February 11th, 2019 by David Goldfarb
Article 81 of New York’s Mental Hygiene Law authorizes a court to appoint a guardian to manage the personal and/or financial affairs of a person who cannot manage for himself or herself because of incapacity[1]. Not all Article 81 guardians (hereinafter “guardians”) in New York have the same powers. Guardianship orders are specifically tailored so […]
New York Legal Resources
February 10th, 2019 by David Goldfarb
New York Laws, Regulations & Policies N.Y. Consolidated Laws, Session Laws, Legislative Bills N.Y. Health & Welfare Regulations: Title 10 Title 18 New York Medicaid Reference Guide (MRG) Official Policies (ADM, INF & GIS): 1996 – present NYS DOH Medicaid Library of Official Documents (ADM, INF & GIS): 1996 – present Medicaid Policy Directives to […]
Ten Biggest Mistakes You Can Make In Your Estate Plan
February 8th, 2019 by David Goldfarb
Writing a “Top Ten” list for mistakes in an estate plan is especially challenging, as there are a myriad of mistakes that people, and their planners, can make. But in my years of being involved in all aspects of estates – from the drafting of wills, to administering estates after someone dies, to fighting in […]
Health Care Decision Making for Incapacitated People Who Have Not Signed a Health Care Proxy
February 5th, 2019 by David Goldfarb
Most People Should Sign A Health Care Proxy Form If you are like most people, it is a better idea to sign a health care proxy form rather than to rely on the laws of the State of New York to determine who would make health care decisions for you if you became mentally incapacitated. […]
The Elderly Latin American Population Is Growing Fast in New York
January 31st, 2019 by David Goldfarb
The number of aging individuals of Latin American descent in New York City is increasing, and it is not expected to stop growing anytime soon. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration on Aging recently reported there were about 3.6 million Latin American people over the age of 65 in the United States, […]
Elder Law Concerns as Alzheimer’s Rate Steadily Rises
January 17th, 2019 by David Goldfarb
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Alzheimer’s disease is currently the fifth-leading cause of death in the United States for individuals age 65 and older. About 5 million people in the U.S. live with Alzheimer’s, which is about 1.6 percent of our country’s overall population. However, a new study shows that […]
