Author Archives: Friedman & Ranzenhofer

Preparing for Divorce Mediation in Rochester, NY

Preparing for Divorce Mediation in Rochester, NY

Divorce can be a difficult and emotional process, but mediation can offer a more amicable and cost-effective way to settle the various issues that arise when a marriage ends. Mediation is a collaborative process where both parties work with a neutral third-party mediator to reach a settlement agreement that satisfies the needs of everyone involved. […]

The Risks of Rochester Construction Accidents

The Risks of Rochester Construction Accidents

Construction work is known to be one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), nearly 20% of all worker fatalities in 2019 were in the construction industry. Rochester, New York is no exception when it comes to construction accidents. In this blog post, we […]

Choosing the Right Executor for Your Estate in Rochester, New York

When it comes to planning your estate, choosing the right executor is an important decision. Your executor will be responsible for carrying out your wishes after you pass away, which means they will need to be someone you trust and who is capable of handling the responsibilities that come with being an executor. In Rochester, […]

Fourteen Ways to Preserve Your Assets with the Medicaid Laws – March 2023

Fourteen Ways to Preserve Your Assets with the Medicaid Laws - March 2023

Robert Friedman of Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC Attorneys, drawing on over 44 years of estate planning experience,  presents “Fourteen Ways to Preserve Your Assets with the Medicaid Laws” on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Akron-Newstead Senior Center.  Learn how to preserve your assets if nursing home care is necessary and plan for incapacity with powers of attorney, health […]

Can a NY Section 8 Tenant With an ERAP Application be Evicted for Nonpayment?

Can a NY Section 8 Tenant With an ERAP Application be Evicted for Nonpayment

New York landlords may evict tenants where the stay imposed by a Section 8 subsidized tenant’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) application is futile due to the current regulations that provide such applications will be reviewed after all applications from non-subsidized tenants have been processed. A landlord commenced a nonpayment eviction proceeding in January 2022. […]

Can NY Landlords Restrict the Specific Breed of an Emotional Support Animal?

Landlords cannot restrict the specific breed of an emotional support animal, according to HUD GUIDANCE ON REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS UNDER THE FAIR HOUSING ACT RELATING TO ASSISTANCE ANIMALS Pet rules do not apply to service animals and support animals. Thus, landlords may not limit the breed or size of a dog used as a service animal […]

2023 Nursing Home Medicaid Guide Released

2024 Nursing Home Medicaid Guide Released

Elder Law Attorneys Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC have announced the release of their free 2023 NY Medicaid Guide which answers many frequently asked questions, such as: What are the 2023 asset and income levels that allow Medicaid eligibility? What are the 2023 Medicaid penalty regional rates throughout New York State? What resources are not counted when determining […]

Six Reasons to Hire a NY Truck Accident Lawyer

Six Reasons to Hire a NY Truck Accident Lawyer

Have you been injured in an accident involving a commercial truck and need the help of an experienced NY truck accident lawyer? Truck accident claims can be more complicated than regular automobile accidents, so when hiring a Rochester, NY accident attorney, you should hire a lawyer who understands the complexities of truck accident cases. The […]

How Elderly New Yorkers are Financially Exploitated

How Elderly New Yorkers are Financially Exploited

Financial exploitation, as defined under New York State Social Services Law Section 473 (6)(g), is the improper use of an adult’s funds, property, or resources by another individual. It includes these crimes: fraud, false pretenses, embezzlement, conspiracy, forgery, falsifying records, coerced property transfers, and denial of access to assets. The following are examples of elder […]

NY Nursing Home’s Lawsuit Against Power of Attorney Dismissed

NY Nursing Home's Lawsuit Against Power of Attorney Dismissed

Read this story about how a NY nursing home’s lawsuit against a power of attorney got dismissed. If you need help with elder law, give us a call. This collection action, which arose from a nursing home debt, was commenced by the County of Monroe against the Estate of Janet Patterson and Barbara Robinson,  a 78-year-old […]