Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Planning For The Future: Our 7 Step Estate Planning Checklist
Advance planning acts as a roadmap for your future. You do this regularly in your career or personal life, as it can help you identify important objectives and reach your goals. Creating an estate plan is no different. It helps to protect you now and in the years to come while ensuring the needs… Read More »
Planning For The Future and Assessing The Need For Long Term Care Needs
From an early age, we put plans in place to achieve goals and increase our quality of life. Unfortunately, one area we often fail to factor in is the increased level of care we are likely to require as we get older. Assessing potential future needs and considering your options now in terms of… Read More »
Protecting Your Social Security Benefits In The Event You Become Incapacitated
The coronavirus pandemic has brought up some very important issues on why you need to have estate planning documents in place. In addition to making sure loved ones are provided for in the event of your passing, they can also protect you and them if you should become incapacitated and unable to attend to… Read More »
Nursing Homes At Center Of Controversy Over Handling of Coronavirus Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic is a serious health threat to people of all ages but older adults and those with underlying health conditions are among those most at risk. Sadly, residents in nursing homes are particularly susceptible and the pandemic has ravaged facilities in New York and across the United States. Controversy over how nursing… Read More »
Coronavirus Pandemic-Related Impacts On New York Real Estate Market
Living in what many consider the U.S. epicenter for the coronavirus pandemic, residents of New York City and the surrounding areas continue to be subject to stay home orders. Fortunately, efforts at social distancing have been successful in flattening the curve and reducing the number of cases. As a result, businesses are beginning to… Read More »
New COVID-19 Rules For Nursing Homes In New York
The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic has hit everyone hard, but it has been particularly bad for nursing homes in New York. Older adults and those with underlying health conditions are most at risk of contracting the infection. Unfortunately, the amount of interaction in nursing homes has allowed the virus to flourish. A previous order prohibited… Read More »
Four Common Challenges Older Adults Face
The coronavirus pandemic hit people over the age of 65 hard. With a general decline in cases, many older adults are breathing a sigh of relief. As NYC slowly begins easing some restrictions, many are eager to resume some of their normal activities. As experienced Bronx & Westchester Medicaid & nursing home attorneys, we… Read More »
Coronavirus Emphasizes Need for Advance Directives
Having the proper estate planning documents helps to ensure both you and your loved ones are protected in case of unexpected events. In New York, the situation involving COVID-19, otherwise known as the coronavirus, definitely falls under this category. Few of us would have foreseen just a month ago the impact it would have… Read More »
Tips From Our Estate Planning Attorney Regarding The Coronavirus Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has the entire country on edge. New York City has been hit particularly hard, with the highest number of cases in the nation. The potentially deadly effects of the disease and the increasingly dire nature of the situation have prompted many to consider what would happen in a worst case scenario…. Read More »
Coronavirus and Nursing Homes/Long Term Care Facilities: Making Sure Your Loved Ones Get The Care They Need
The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic has brought about dramatic changes in the lives of New Yorkers. As hospitals struggle to keep up with the rising number of cases, residents are forced to shelter in place and are often separated from other family members or loved ones. This can be particularly hard if someone you care… Read More »