Author Archives: Jay Butchko
The Benefits of Medicaid Planning for Older Adults
The increasing medical needs and support services required as you get older can quickly drain your finances. Even if you worked hard for years and have a considerable amount saved, it may not be enough to meet the high costs of home health care and assisted living. For older adults, Medicaid planning offers a… Read More »
Kitchen Safety for Older Adults
As experienced Bronx & Westchester Medicaid and nursing home attorneys, we know how important it is for most older adults to remain in their homes as long as possible. We also know how easily accidents and injuries can occur. Even a minor mishap can result in health setbacks that require extensive medical treatments while… Read More »
Attic Conversions Allow Aging In Place For Older Adults
When advising clients on Medicaid planning and the potential for future long term care and nursing home costs, one of the biggest concerns is the desire to remain at home as long as possible. Living alone is not always practical and children, friends, or other family members may not have the extra space. One… Read More »
Senior Safety Tips: Protecting Yourself on Stairs
As experienced New York asset protection attorneys, we know that good health and mobility are your most important possessions. Unfortunately, as you get older the likelihood of accidents and injuries increases. Slips and falls are the most common threat for older adults and can cause a general overall health decline in the aftermath. Stairways… Read More »
Aging in Place: Ways to Reduce Accident Risks In Your Garage
In guiding clients with their estate planning, future needs regarding nursing home care and the high costs involved are a frequent topic of concern. Most people would prefer to ‘age in place’, remaining in their own homes as long as possible. In addition to saving you money, it is also likely to be where… Read More »
How to Check the Structural Integrity of Your Elderly Parent’s Home
Providing for elderly parents is both a privilege and a challenge. Even if they do not live with you, making sure they are well cared for and have what they need is a top priority. For many older adults, remaining in their own homes rather than requiring nursing home care means a great time… Read More »
Asset Protection Strategies: Six Resolutions For 2020
January not only kicks off a new year, but also a new decade. The holidays provide the time to reflect back on changes in our lives since 2010. Once the clock strikes midnight, it is time to begin looking forward. Start the new year with an inventory of your current assets and resolve to… Read More »
Why Is Estate Planning Important?
When people hear the term ‘estate planning’, they often think it is something that only applies to older adults or those with significant amounts of money and property. The reality is that estate planning helps to protect you against unexpected but unfortunately common events, regardless of your age, health, or financial situation. The following… Read More »
Year-End Changes In Estate Planning Documents
The holidays can be hectic but they can also be a time for reflection. Throughout the month of December, you are likely to find yourself looking back over the past year and any changes that occurred in your own health or with your family. Rather than simply pondering such matters, they should spur you… Read More »
Shortage of Caregivers Results In Rising Home Health Care Costs
When you are young, working, and in otherwise healthy condition, old age and the needs that go along with it can seem a far way off. However, the years fly by quickly. Advance planning you do now can help to ensure you are provided for in the future. This is particularly true when it… Read More »