Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Do I Need Advanced Directives?
Whether you are getting ready to meet with a Putnam County or Westchester County asset protection lawyer or you are wondering about whether you need an attorney to help you with estate planning, you might have come across the term “advanced directives,” which are sometimes written as “advance directives” in other states. You may… Read More »
Frequently Asked Questions About Estate Planning
Estate planning can involve the creation of many different kinds of documents and tools, and there are many misconceptions about who needs to consider estate planning and what is involved in the process. Our estate planning attorneys have some frequently asked questions about estate planning, along with answers to help guide you as you… Read More »
How Can A Mahopac Lawyer Help With Elder Law And Asset Protection?
Planning for long-term care can be complicated and difficult, especially when long-term care must involve Medicaid planning. Any long-term care planning should involve extensive thinking about options for protecting your assets, and learning more about the potential penalties and risks associated with transferring assets soon before needing care in a nursing home. How can… Read More »
What Is The Difference Between A Will And A Living Will?
If you are thinking about making an appointment with a Westchester County estate planning attorney to make important plans for your assets and the well-being of your loved ones when you are gone, you may have done some research into the different types of documents or instruments that you may want to consider. In… Read More »
Wills: Frequently Asked Questions
Estate planning can be complicated, especially if you have never considered creating a will or another estate planning document, or if you have significant assets you want to leave to your loved ones. Whether you have recently had a child and want to ensure that everything will be handled if you are no longer… Read More »
Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts FAQs
If you are helping an elderly parent or relative plan for nursing home care, or if you are making plans for yourself in the future, it is essential to consider a variety of options for protecting your assets while remaining eligible for Medicaid coverage. One option that many New York residents consider when it… Read More »
Medicare And Medicaid: Understanding Long-Term Care And Asset Protection
Older adults who need medical coverage may rely on both Medicare and Medicaid. However, the two federal programs are quite different from one another. Medicare is a federal program that provides health coverage to older adults aged 65 and up, as well as to adults under the age of 65 if they have a… Read More »
Contested Wills: What You Should Know
Estate planning is extremely important for a wide variety of reasons, from ensuring that your property goes to your heirs and beneficiaries according to your wishes and making certain that your loved ones have the care they need, as well as to take care of your own finances and health care in the event… Read More »
Protect Your Assets From Medicaid : What Seniors Need To Know
It seems that, as people age, they try not to think about long-term care in a nursing home or about the fact that nursing home care can be extremely expensive. Given the high costs of nursing home care, there are a lot of seniors in Putnam County and Westchester County who end up relying… Read More »
Do I Need A Trust Or Is A Will Sufficient?
When you want to be sure that your family members or loved ones receive particular assets of yours when you are gone, it might not be obvious why you would consider a trust in addition to a will. In other words, you probably know that a valid and enforceable will can allow you to… Read More »