A settlement agreement has been reached with the current and former owners of Midtown Motel, LLC, a residential rental property in Dansville, NY, who were named as defendants in a Fair Housing Act complaint. United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) alleged that the New York landlords discriminated against Cheryl Martinez based on […]
Category Archives: Robert Friedman
Blogs from Robert Friedman
09
Feb
Feb
As a New York nursing home patient, you have the right to: 1. A written copy and explanation of the nursing home’s basic services at the time of admission. 2. Manage your own financial affairs or, in writing, authorize the facility to manage your personal finances in accordance with specific requirements, such as those governing […]
07
Feb
Feb
Cona Elder Law (“CEL”) a Long Island, New York law firm, was sued for allegedly fabricating claims of fraudulent conveyance to induce debt repayment from Alphonso Franklin, the son of a of a nursing home resident. CEL was accused of fabricating claims in hundreds of debt collection lawsuits on behalf of its nursing home clients […]
04
May
May
The New York power of attorney law (POA) allows you to designate an agent to manage your financial affairs. It avoids the need for time-consuming and expensive guardianship proceedings when a person becomes incapacitated. The current power of attorney form can be complex and difficult to use. The new POA law, effective June 13, 2021, amends […]
08
Mar
Mar
Are you unsure how to perform the duties of executor of an estate? Watch this video as our Rochester estate planning lawyer explains in detail what steps are needed. In order for an executor to act in accordance with a will, the court must issue a certificate to the executor so they can take control […]
22
Feb
Feb
As an experienced Rochester Elder Law Attorney, people often ask about living trusts. Watch this video, then call our Rochester office today to schedule a legal consultation. There are 2 types of trusts; revocable and irrevocable trusts The need for a trust depends on individual circumstances Are you thinking about drafting a living trust? If […]
08
Feb
Feb
As an experienced Rochester Estate Planning Lawyer, people often ask me about a durable power of attorney. Watch this video, then call our Rochester office. A durable power of attorney remains valid after the person has become incapacitated Do you want to get a durable power of attorney? If so, contact the experienced Rochester Estate […]
19
Jan
Jan
How much are the 2021 Medicare benefit deductibles?: hospital deductible $1,484, co-insurance (days 61-90) $371/day, and skilled nursing facility co-insurance (days 21-100) $185.50/day. How much are the 2021 Medicaid Institutional and Community/Home Care resource and income allowances? (Community / Home Care Benefits are in parenthesis): resource allowance $15,900 ($15,950), income allowance $50 ($884), community spouse […]
15
Jan
Jan
To preserve your home from the devastating costs of nursing home care, you can transfer it to your children with either a life estate deed or a deed to an irrevocable living trust. With both the NY life estate deed and the irrevocable living trust : You will avoid probate. You can preserve your home […]
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Dec
Dec
As an experienced Rochester Estate Planning Lawyer, people often ask me what the probate time frame is. Call our office today. The probate process takes at least 7 months The estate must be left open for 7 months to allow creditors the opportunity to file claims against the estate Are you getting frustrated with your probate time […]