Q: Where are you from? A: I was raised on Long Island. I’m from Dix Hills, New York. Q: Where is your favorite place you’ve traveled to? A: South America: Argentina, Uruguay and Chile. Q: What led you to work in elder law? A: I started my career in the DA’s office. I wanted to … Continued
As powers of attorney have become more easily accessible, there has been an increase in their misuse, paving the way for an increase in special proceedings being commenced under General Obligations Law (GOL) § ٥-١٥١٠ as well as an increase in Mental Hygiene Law Article 81 Guardianship litigation in this area. This article will explore the ways abuse … Continued
Sitting down at my computer and catching my breath for a minute after attending our fall meeting in Cooperstown just last week. I must congratulate Tara Anne Pleat, and Ellyn S. Kravitz, the meeting co-chairs on a fantastic program. It was so nice to see so many familiar faces at the event and the programming … Continued
Dear Colleagues and Friends: I hope this edition finds you healthy and happy after enjoying a hopefully “normal” holiday season. Happy New Year to our readers! As this edition of the Journal is being readied for print, the Elder Law and Special Needs Section is gearing up for the holiday season and celebrating a successful 2022 year … Continued
Overview of Committee The Committee on Long-Term Care Facility Reform (“Committee”) focuses on advocating for disabled older adults and persons with disabilities who reside in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities, as well as supporting and exploring alternatives to congregate care. Our mission derives directly from the Nursing Home Reform Law, which affords residents … Continued
The passage of the 2020-2021 New York state budget marked a new era in the administration of New York state’s community Medicaid program. This budget codified changes to Social Services Law § 365-a that significantly affect how requests for Medicaid community-based services are evaluated by the state. Although not fully implemented, key changes to the program … Continued
The Department of Education (DOE) is currently working on a program that would provide necessary support to the city’s underserved dyslexic student population. According to the National Institutes of Health, dyslexia is a brain-based learning disability that specifically impairs a person’s ability to read.1 Individuals with dyslexia typically read at levels significantly lower than expected despite … Continued
For almost two decades I have been working on health and end-of-life issues with End of Life Choices New York. The organization seeks to ensure that patients receive quality care at the end of life and that they have a wide range of choices available to enable them so that they may die on their … Continued
Q: Where are you from? A: Long Island, born in Mineola, raised in Carle Place and now living in Merrick. Q: Where is your favorite place you’ve traveled to? A: My favorite place is where my family is from: Portugal! I spent countless summers there with family in the countryside. I have memories of milking cows and … Continued
Dear Colleagues and Friends: As this edition of the Journal is being readied for print, the Elder Law and Special Needs Section is gearing up for our summer meeting, which will take place from July 14 to 16 in Washington, D.C. We hope to see you there! In this edition of the Journal, we have a number of … Continued