Revoke a Power of Attorney
Revoke a Power of Attorney Why would you Want to Revoke a Power of Attorney? There are a number of ways and reasons to revoke […]
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Elder Law
Medicaid Asset Protection Trust
What is a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust? A Medicaid Asset Protection Trust (MAPT) is a vehicle used to protect an individual’s assets from the excessive
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Set Aside Transactions Under New York MHL § 81.29(d)
Did you know that you can set aside transactions under New York Mental Hygiene Law § 81.29(d). You can use this tool to protect assets
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What Happens at a NYC Article 81 Guardianship Hearing?
An Article 81 guardianship proceeding is initiated by filing an Order to Show Cause and Verified Petition with the Supreme Court in the County where the alleged incapacitated person (“AIP”) resides.
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Can a Guardian Sell Property?
Can a Guardian Sell Property? Can a Guardian sell property belonging to his ward? Typically, such sale is subject to Court approval. Consider the following
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Supplemental Needs Trusts
Supplemental Needs Trusts Supplemental Needs Trusts (also known as special needs trusts) are Trusts which allow a beneficiary with a disability to receive inheritances, gifts,
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Permission to Place Incapacitated Person in a Nursing Home
Permission to Place Incapacitated Person in a Nursing Home After a Guardian is appointed by the Court, that Guardian may need permission to place the
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Court Evaluator and Counsel in NY Article 81 Guardianship
Appoint of Court Evaluator and Counsel upon Signing of Order to Show Cause in an New York Article 81 Guardianship Proceeding. In order to initiate
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Counsel to the AIP in New York Article 81 Guardianship
As part of an Article 81 Guardianship proceeding, the alleged incapacitated person (“AIP”) is entitled to an attorney. Typically the Counsel to the AIP is
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Misuse of a Power of Attorney
Misuse of a Power of Attorney As Powers of Attorney have become more easily accessible, there has been an increase in the misuse of a
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