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Understanding the Federal and State Laws Effecting the Elderly and Disabled is a Daunting Task.

 It is vital that an experienced attorney help you and  your family navigate this myriad of laws.

The Law Office of Craig A. Andreoli, P.C.  can counsel you on a variety of related issues such as when …

  •     You are concerned about how you can afford to pay for assisted living or a nursing home for your spouse or parent.
  •      You suspect that a parent is showing signs of Alzheimer’s and the disease is making it difficult or impossible for him to live by himself. 
  •       You are asked by your parents’ to help them make financial and medical decisions, but you lack the documentation needed to grant you the proper authority.
  •      You need someone to clarify the New York State Medicaid requirements. 
  •      Your assets have appreciated in the last few years and you wish to have a plan in place that will pass on as much of those assets as possible to your heirs by minimizing or eliminating estate taxes. 
  •      You wish to make provisions for a special needs child or grandchild.
  •      You need help navigating through the probate or trust administration process after the death of a loved one.
  •      You are concerned about the manner in which your medical desires will be carried out should you become incapacitated to express your own wishes.

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I Utilize The Following Documents And Processes To Help Ensure That Your Concerns Are Addressed:

  •         Wills 

  •          Living Wills

  •          Durable Powers of Attorney

  •          Health Care Proxies 

  •          Trusts - Revocable, Living and Intervivos

  •          Special Needs Trust for the Disabled

  •          Estate Planning Documents

  •          Planning for Long Term Care

  •          Financial Planning

  •          Guardianship Proceedings

  •          Probate and Trust Administration

  •          Medicaid Planning, Qualification and Eligibility Appeals 

  •          Asset Preservation Planning

  •          Tax Planning