As New York Estate Planning & Elder Law Attorneys, we are often asked by our clients: How do I protect my home from New York probate and nursing home costs? Should I file a life estate deed to protect my home from New York probate and nursing home costs? Should I create a living trust protect my home from New York probate […]
Author Archives: Friedman & Ranzenhofer
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Mar
Mar
We achieved the following recent results for our clients who were injured in car accidents, bicycle accidents, slip and falls on ice, unsafe premises, dog bites, and defective products. PROPERTY ACCIDENT SETTLEMENTS $615,000: 61-year-old Hamburg woman slipped on ice which was covered by snow in the parking lot of her apartment complex. She sustained a […]
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Feb
Feb
In an uncontested turnover proceeding, Kimberly Berry (“Kimberly”), as voluntary administrator of the Estate of David T. Berry requested an order acknowledging that David was the owner of all accounts associated with his Apple ID. Kimberly also asked that the order confirm that she was the voluntary administrator of the estate, state that her role […]
06
Feb
Feb
Landlord attorneys Justin R. Friedman and Robert Friedman are presenting a live webinar for the American Apartment Owners Association explaining the new Good Cause Eviction law (“GCEL”) limits evictions, requires lease renewals, and caps rent increases. A new form must be included in every lease, renewal lease, notice of rent increase or nonrenewal,14-day rent demand and eviction […]
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Jan
Jan
How much are the 2025 Medicare benefit deductibles? Hospital deductible: $1,676. Co-insurance (days 61-90): $419/day. Skilled nursing facility co-insurance (days 21-100): $209.50/day. How much are the 2025 Institutional/Nursing Home (“INH”) and Community/Home Care (“CHR”) Medicaid resource and income allowances? INH & CHR resource allowance $32,396(Single); $43,781 (Couple). INH income allowance $50. CHR income allowance $1800 (Single); $2343 (Couple). […]
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Jan
Jan
Plaintiff, John Versace, (“Versace”) sued his sister, Defendant, Cathy Versace Robinson, (“Versace Robinson”) in Columbia County New York Supreme Court regarding real property in Columbia County, which had been solely owned by their mother, Joan Versace, until May 12, 2009, when she conveyed a fee interest in the property to Versace Robinson, reserving a life estate deed […]
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Dec
Dec
The Rochester City Council approved the strongest possible version of New York Good Cause Eviction Law protections on December 17, 2024. The protections will go into effect for over 100,000 tenants citywide when it is signed into law by Rochester Mayor Malik Evans. Landlord attorneys Justin R. Friedman and Robert Friedman are presenting a live webinar […]
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Dec
Dec
Attorney Robert Friedman has shared a fantastic article in RENT Magazine, outlining 16 practical ways for landlords to avoid probate. A must-read for property owners looking to streamline estate planning and protect their investments. Click here to read the article
09
Dec
Dec
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a nationwide preliminary injunction barring the U.S. government from enforcing the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) on December 3, 2024. CTA requires many companies to submit information about themselves and their beneficial owners to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a bureau within the US […]
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Dec
Dec
Federal law mandates that all nursing homes provide sufficient staff to meet the care and quality of life needs of their residents every day. However, new data show that hundreds of thousands of residents live in facilities that are staffed far below the minimum needed to provide basic clinical care. According to Long Term Care […]