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The Hidden Cost of Caregiving
Discover the hidden legal and financial costs of caregiving in New York and how proactive planning can protect your family and assets.

When Should You Plan for Long-Term Care?
When it comes to aging, one of the most important—but often overlooked—topics is long-term care. So, let’s start by answering a basic but essential question: What is long-term care? Long-term care refers to a variety of services and supports a person may need when they are no longer able to…

Legal Planning Steps to Take When a Loved One Enters Hospice Care
When a loved one enters hospice care, it can be a difficult and overwhelming experience. One of the most important things to consider is estate planning—which can help ensure that your loved one’s wishes are honored and surviving family members are financially cared for. The following steps can help caregivers…

Strategies to Safeguard Assets for Spouses When Facing Long-Term Care
You worked hard to provide for your spouse throughout your marriage, and you want to continue to do so well into your retirement years. When the need for nursing home care or assisted living is on the horizon, the cost of such care can weigh heavily. The good news is…

Why Moving Is So Hard for People with Dementia
Elder law attorneys know that making the decision to move an elderly loved one into an assisted living facility is never easy. However, when your elderly parent or grandparent is struggling with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, the situation can be particularly challenging. Challenges of Moving with Dementia For…

Long-Term Care Costs Are Rising — Here’s What You Should Know
Due to advances in medical technology, more Americans are living longer. In many ways, this is great news. However, this situation has brought about some significant challenges that all aging people now have to face. One of the most pressing concerns is the rising cost of long-term care. Understanding how…