Court Evaluator and Counsel to the AIP in New York Article 81 Guardianship Appoint of Court Evaluator and Counsel upon Signing of Order to Show …
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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 …
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Why would you Want to Revoke a Power of Attorney? There are a number of ways and reasons to revoke a power of attorney. Pursuant to …
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 …
What is the New York Independent Assessor (NYIA)? Medicaid is implementing a change in the way assessments are done for community home care benefits. This …
Medicaid Asset Protection Trust Pros and Cons What is a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust? A Medicaid Asset Protection Trust (MAPT) is a vehicle used to …
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 …
Supplemental Needs Trusts (also known as special needs trusts) are Trusts which allow a beneficiary with a disability to receive inheritances, gifts, lawsuit settlements, or …
A Medicaid Pooled Income Trust allows an individual to divert their excess income. In order to qualify for Medicaid in New York, an individual must …
After a Guardian is appointed by the Court, that Guardian may need permission to place the incapacitated person in a nursing home. This can occur …
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