Elder Law


Recent Efforts to Increase Access to Justice for Practitioners and Parties
October 7, 2024 | Claudia B. Pius | Trusts & Estates | Elder Law

New York State Courts and our judicial system in general can be complex and difficult to navigate for unrepresented individuals and even practitioners at times. Several recent initiatives have made attempts to ease some of these burdens in the Surrogate’s Court.

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Reprinted with permission of the New York State Bar

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The ‘Driving Discussion’
October 4, 2024 | Patricia C. Marcin | Trusts & Estates | Elder Law

This article discusses the sensitive topic of how to know when it’s time to relinquish the car keys once people realize they are no longer able to drive safely.

As we age, we may start dreading the eventual “driving discussion” our children may feel obligated to have with us, especially if there is an onset

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Legal Spring Cleaning and Refreshing Your Affairs
April 29, 2024 | Christina M. Bezas | Trusts & Estates | General Liability | Elder Law

Springtime is the time of year to start fresh. This ritual does not just apply to clearing the clutter, refreshing the inside of your house, and completing home improvement projects. It is also a good time to organize and review your legal affairs. As time goes on, your legal needs may change.

The following five

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NY Bill to Reduce Temp Agency Staff in Nursing Homes on Governor’s Desk
December 21, 2023 | Jeffrey Ehrhardt | Health Services | Elder Law

Update: Governor Hochul signed this law (S.6897/A.7328) on December 22, 2023, following the publication of this article. The Governor’s press release can be found here.

A law that would incentivize reductions in the use of temporary staffing agencies in nursing homes awaits action by Governor Hochul, who must either sign or veto the law by December 23.

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