Posts Tagged ‘Elder Law’

How Can a Supplemental Needs Trust Be Used to Protect My Special-Needs Child?

Many families take care of a physically or mentally disabled child—and they worry about that child’s care once they are no longer able to be their guardian. A supplemental needs trust is a way to protect the funds of an individual without jeopardizing government benefits. There are two types of supplemental needs trusts: A first-party […]

Posted on July 29th, 2016 in Elder Law, Estate Planning

New York’s Family Health Care Decisions Act

The Family Health Care Decisions Act (FHCDA) went into effect in New York State in 2010. The law provides the procedure for appointment of a surrogate to make healthcare decisions for an individual who lacks the capacity to make their own decisions and who does not already have a healthcare proxy or court-appointed guardian in place. […]

Posted on June 20th, 2016 in Elder Law, Estate Planning

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