On behalf of Weinstein & Randisi | Jan 4, 2018 | Elder Law
When New Yorkers are confronted with the reality that an elderly loved one is no longer fully capable of handling their own affairs, it might be necessary to consider a guardianship. While it might sound intimidating to think about guardianship elder law, the law is...
On behalf of Weinstein & Randisi | Jul 21, 2017 | Elder Law
Dealing with an aging loved one in New York is never easy. So many issues will come to the forefront when it comes to protecting loved ones who are senior citizens. Deciding on whether assisted living or a nursing home is the best possible living arrangement,...
On behalf of Weinstein & Randisi | Jun 23, 2017 | Elder Law
Many residents of Rochester, New York, both those who are independently wealthy and those who have been working and saving all of their lives, will likely need to stay in a nursing home or other assisted living facility near the end of their lives. However, these...
On behalf of Weinstein & Randisi | May 19, 2017 | Elder Law
As we age, it is a sad truth that we draw the attention of people looking to take advantage. Older Americans are heavily targeted by individuals and groups looking to defraud them of the assets they’ve accumulated over a lifetime. An elderly person who is not in...
On behalf of Weinstein & Randisi | May 18, 2017 | Elder Law
A previous post on this blog urged Rochester, New York, residents who were thinking about drafting a will to resist the temptation to just give away property to his or her loved ones immediately. As that post pointed out, the problem with doing so is that it leaves a...
On behalf of Weinstein & Randisi | May 5, 2017 | Elder Law
Many people in the Rochester area recognize as they continue to age that one day, they will not be able to continue to handle their own financial affairs without some assistance. In some cases, the person may not even be able to make sound decisions about their own...
On behalf of Weinstein & Randisi | Apr 19, 2017 | Elder Law
As previous posts on this blog have discussed, many middle class residents of Rochester, New York, who have worked hard all of their lives may find themselves in a bind as they approach old age and retirement. They will either have to fork over tens and possibly...
On behalf of Weinstein & Randisi | Mar 24, 2017 | Elder Law
Long-term care in a nursing home or other facility, or even in-home care, is very expensive, so expensive that it can put an elderly or ill Rochester resident in dire financial straits. It is therefore important for Rochester residents, in the course of their...
On behalf of Weinstein & Randisi | Feb 8, 2017 | Elder Law
Most people in New York face health issues as they age that could lead to an increase in their health care expenses. This is especially true for women. In fact, according to a 2016 report, health care costs women age 65 will incur while they are retired total about...
On behalf of Weinstein & Randisi | Jan 13, 2017 | Elder Law
We live in an age where medical advancements and health awareness means that people in New York and nationwide are living longer than ever. While this is a good thing, it highlights the importance for people to give some thought and make plans as to how they will care...
