Q: Where are you from? A: I grew up in Eastchester, just north of New York City in lower Westchester County. It was a small community back then, heavily Italian with a mix of others. I live in White Plains now. Q: Where is your favorite place you have traveled to? A: My wife and … Continued

The COVID-19 pandemic caused many Americans who reside in large cities to purchase vacation homes in places that are less congested or otherwise considered vacation areas. For example, many New York City residents purchased homes in the Hamptons, the Jersey Shore, the Adirondacks and even more distant places such as Florida and Arizona to escape … Continued

Out of the innumerable topics that elder law attorneys provide counsel on, none may be more publicized than organ donation. Our clients have been exposed to the spectrum of TV commercials, social media memes, DMV press releases, heart-warming Hallmark style movies, and yes, heart-wrenching black-market thrillers as well. As a practitioner, are you ready to … Continued

The Elder Law and Special Needs Section met this past summer in Washington, D.C. for its annual summer meeting. The meeting took place from July 14 to 16 at the historic Willard Intercontinental Hotel. I was honored to co-chair the meeting along with Lauren Enea and David Goldfarb, who regaled the audience with some historical … Continued

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