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2024 Nursing Home Medicaid Guide Released

2024 Nursing Home Medicaid Guide Released

New York Elder Law Attorneys Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC have announced the release of their free 2024 NY Medicaid Guide which answers many frequently asked questions, such as: What are the 2024 asset and income levels that allow Medicaid eligibility? What are the 2024 Medicaid penalty regional rates throughout New York State? What resources are not […]

How Social Media Can Affect Your Personal Injury Claim in Fairport, NY

How Social Media Can Affect Your Personal Injury Claim in Fairport NY

In the digital age, where social media platforms have become an integral part of our daily lives, it’s crucial to recognize the potential impact of these platforms on various aspects of our existence. One area where this impact is particularly significant is in the realm of personal injury claims. In Fairport, New York, individuals involved […]

Explaining the Role of a Probate Attorney in Ontario County, NY

Explaining the Role of a Probate Attorney in Ontario County NY

Navigating the complex legal landscape of probate in Ontario County, NY, can be a daunting task for individuals dealing with the aftermath of a loved one’s passing. During these challenging times, the experience of a probate attorney becomes invaluable. Probate attorneys play a crucial role in guiding clients through the intricate probate process, ensuring a […]

The Importance of Updating Your Estate Plan Regularly in Livingston County, NY

The Importance of Updating Your Estate Plan Regularly in Livingston County NY

Estate planning is a crucial aspect of financial management that often goes overlooked or postponed. People tend to believe that once an estate plan is in place, it can remain static. However, this misconception can lead to unintended consequences and complications, especially in the ever-changing legal landscape. For residents of Livingston County, NY, understanding the […]

Probate and Trust Administration: How They Interact in Scottsville, NY

Probate and Trust Administration How They Interact in Scottsville NY

Navigating the intricate landscape of probate and trust administration can be a daunting task, especially when dealing with the legal intricacies in a specific location like Scottsville, NY. Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC, with their profound understanding of the local legal terrain, offers invaluable insights into how probate and trust administration interact in this region. In […]

Find a Lost Life Insurance Policy in NY

Find a Lost Life Insurance Policy in NY

The New York Lost Policy Finder is a free service to assist families in locating unclaimed benefits on life insurance policies/certificates and annuity contracts/certificates insuring the life of, or owned by, a deceased immediate family member. The service is not available to individuals, companies, organizations or services that charge consumers a fee for making the request or […]

Understanding the Honeoye Falls, NY Surrogate’s Court and Its Role in Elder Law

Understanding the Honeoye Falls NY Surrogate's Court and Its Role in Elder Law

In the realm of Elder Law, navigating legal processes and safeguarding the rights of older individuals is of paramount importance. One crucial aspect of this legal landscape is the Surrogate’s Court, a key institution in the legal system that plays a pivotal role in matters related to estates, wills, and guardianship. In Honeoye Falls, NY, […]

Estate Sales and Liquidation in Fairport, NY Probate Cases

Estate Sales and Liquidation in Fairport NY Probate Cases

In the realm of estate planning and administration, the intricacies of probate cases can be both challenging and overwhelming. For residents in Fairport, NY, understanding the nuances of estate sales and liquidation is crucial when dealing with the legal and financial aftermath of a loved one’s passing. At Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC, we recognize the […]

NY Source of Income Antidiscrimination Law Ruled to be Unconstitutional

NY Source of Income Antidiscrimination Law Ruled to be Unconstitutional

In People vs. Commons West, LLC, the Cortland County New York Supreme Court ruled the New York Source of Income Antidiscrimination statute (“SOIA”) to be unconstitutional. The New York Human Rights Law (Executive Law article 15) was amended in April 2019 to make it an unlawful discriminatory practice to refuse to rent or lease housing […]

What Are the Exceptions to Mortgage Due on Sale Clauses?

What Are the Exceptions to Mortgage Due on Sale Clauses

According to the Garn-St. Germain Depository Institutions Act of 1982, a mortgage lender may not exercise its option pursuant to a due-on-sale clause  for residential real property containing less than five dwelling units, including a lien on the stock allocated to a dwelling unit in a cooperative housing corporation, or on a residential manufactured home, upon: (1) […]