Category Archives: Elder Law

Special Needs Planning for Seniors in Rochester, New York

Special Needs Planning for Seniors in Rochester, New York

As seniors in Rochester, New York, embark on their golden years, it becomes increasingly important to consider special needs planning. Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC recognizes the unique challenges faced by individuals with special needs and their families. With decades of experience in estate planning and elder law, our team is dedicated to helping seniors create […]

The Role of Social Security in Rochester, New York Elder Law

The Role of Social Security in Rochester, New York Elder Law

Elder law encompasses a wide range of legal matters that affect the elderly population, including estate planning, long-term care, and healthcare decisions. In Rochester, New York, one crucial aspect of elder law is understanding and navigating the complexities of the Social Security system. Social Security plays a vital role in the lives of older adults, […]

The Importance of Advance Directives for Seniors in Rochester, New York

The Importance of Advance Directives for Seniors in Rochester, New York

As we age, it becomes increasingly important to plan for the future and ensure our wishes are known and respected. One crucial aspect of this planning is creating advance directives. These legal documents outline the healthcare decisions we want to make if we become unable to express our preferences ourselves. For seniors in Rochester, New […]

Avoiding Elder Abuse and Scams in Rochester, New York

Avoiding Elder Abuse and Scams in Rochester, New York

As the population of Rochester, New York, ages, the problem of elder abuse and scams becomes more prevalent. Elder abuse is a serious problem that affects millions of older adults in the United States each year, and it can take many forms, including physical, emotional, and financial abuse. Scams that target older adults are also […]

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 […]

What are the NY Elder Abuse & Financial Exploitation Laws?

What are the NY Elder Abuse & Financial Exploitation Laws

The New York Penal Code and New York Social Services Law protect New York victims from elder abuse and financial exploitation with civil and criminal remedies. Civil Financial Exploitation NY CLS Soc Serv § 473 (2020) ; NY EXEC §837-f-1 (2022) SOCIAL SERVICES LAW ARTICLE 9-B.  ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES TITLE 1.  PROTECTIVE SERVICES § 473. […]

How NY Nursing Homes Violate Debt Collection Laws

How NY Nursing Homes Violate Debt Collection Laws

During the nursing home admissions process, caregivers must often sign lengthy admission agreements (“AA”) along with many other documents. The caregiver often has no opportunity to negotiate the AA even if she or he has the time, attention, and ability to read and understand it. The AA often includes terms that attempt to hold caregivers […]

Enhanced Nursing Home Rating System Has Staffing and Turnover Data

Enhanced Nursing Home Rating System Has Staffing and Turnover Data

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) launched its enhanced Nursing Home Five-Star Quality Rating System on July 27, 2022 which integrates data nursing homes report on their weekend staffing rates for nurses and information on annual turnover among nurses and administrators. CMS research shows that higher nurse turnover is associated with lower quality […]

NY Home Health Aide Pleads Guilty to Larceny

NY Home Health Aide Pleads Guilty to Larceny

Brigid M. Buseman, also known as Brigid McKirchy, of Clarence, New York was sentenced  before Erie County Court Judge Susan Eagan to five years of probation. As part of her sentence, the 31-year-old defendant was ordered to participate in a drug treatment program. While working as a home health aide, she falsified personal checks that […]