The Elder Law practice of O'Connell and Aronowitz counsels individuals who have a need for nursing home care and are looking for strategies to preserve their assets. Our attorneys have a full understanding of the options available to you, and we educate you about your options. We are experienced in addressing the complexities of federal Medicare and Medicaid laws and regulations. We work closely with your accountant, insurance agent, financial advisor and other professionals to evaluate Medicaid planning and qualifications, divesting assets to family members, divesting assets into a trust, and the long-term care insurance option.

We also assist individuals in executing healthcare proxies, living wills and related advance directives concerning your future medical treatment. We provide assistance regarding the tax consequences of your plan to minimize your tax costs.

Our attorneys regularly give seminars to local community groups on trusts and estate planning. We are active members of the Elder Law Section of the NYS Bar Association, the Trusts, Estates and Elder Law section of the New York State Bar Association, and the Trusts, Estates and Taxation section of the Albany County Bar Association.

Related Practices: Trusts, Estates and Estate Planning, Tax Law, Health Law

Please contact Fred Wander or Timothy Hart in our Albany office for more information. In Plattsburgh, please contact Heidi Dennis.

Links:
NYS Department of Health - Medicaid Information
U.S. Government Medicare Information