The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has a free-of-charge search service to assist families in locating unclaimedContinue Reading
The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has a free-of-charge search service to assist families in locating unclaimedContinue Reading
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) will amend a current rule and adopt a new one, to address financial exploitationContinue Reading
The proposed GOP Tax Reform Plan threatens to repeal laws that enable taxpayers to deduct medical and dental expenses onContinue Reading
A new and worthy advocate just joined the fight for a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. Bill Gates revealed in anContinue Reading
On September 13, 2017, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill that will ensure vulnerable low-income New Yorkers accessContinue Reading
Effective October 17, 2017, victims of hate crimes and elderly and disabled victims can now seek compensation through the StateContinue Reading
The Elder Abuse and Prosecution Act of 2017 was introduced by Senators Chuck Grassley and Amy Klobuchar and passed theContinue Reading
There are many elderly who are without adequate cash reserves to meet their ongoing expenses, yet ownContinue Reading
By Regina Kiperman and Naomi Levin* Published in NYSBA Elder and Special Needs Law Journal | Winter 2017 | Vol.Continue Reading
Guardianships are a constantly evolving area of the law. Here is a summary of legislation and rules that impact guardianshipsContinue Reading