by garywojtan | Sep 28, 2009 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Hiring a Lawyer, Wills
There are four basic tools of estate planning. It is imperative to have these documents executed by the care recipient, while they are legally competent. The explanations that follow refer to the care receiver as the principal, that is, the one seeking these...
by garywojtan | Sep 21, 2009 | Elder Law
Resident Rights As a nursing home resident, you have the right to: * Dignity, respect and a comfortable living environment * Quality of care and treatment without discrimination * Freedom of choice to make your own, independent decisions * The safeguard of your...
by garywojtan | Sep 21, 2009 | Elder Law, Family Law
The New York Health Care Proxy Law allows you to appoint someone you trust – for example, a family member or close friend – to make health care decisions for you if you lose the ability to make decisions yourself. By appointing a health care agent, you can...
by garywojtan | Sep 13, 2009 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Estates and Probate, Wills
“This is no ordinary yellow pie plate. This actually belonged to my great-grandmother who spent a lot of time in the kitchen with her daughters baking pies. The tradition of baking pies has continued on through the generations and the yellow pie plate is always on the...
by garywojtan | Sep 10, 2009 | Elder Law
Who Needs Help? Adults, 18 or older, may need protective services for a variety of reasons: * The have a physical or mental impairment. * They can no longer protect themselves from neglect, abuse, or hazardous situations. * They cannot provide for their most basic...
by garywojtan | Aug 21, 2009 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Estates and Probate, Wills
Everyone faces the possibility that sometime during their lifetime, they may become incapacitated. This can happen when an individual is nearing death, but it can also be the result of a temporary condition. Many people assume their spouses or children will...
