Elder Law

December 2010 Littman Krooks Newsletter
Estate Tax Bill Containing Surprises for Wealthy
Medicaid Excess Income Program
Cuidado de Salud
Life Insurance on a Child with Special Needs
Community Outreach
In the News

November 2010 Littman Krooks Newsletter
November 2010 Newsletter

'New' Dementia Unknown to Doctors
Dear Grandpa and Grandma...
Reviewing Your Medicare Plan
Protections for Children with Autism under the Law
Social Security May Put Lid on "Do-Over"
Margaret Vogt Leads Special Education Panel
Prevent Your Power of Attorney from Being Ignored
Community Outreach
In the News

October 2010 Littman Krooks Newsletter
October 2010 Littman Krooks Newsletter

Protecting Your House After You Move Into a Nursing Home
Independent Educational Evaluation: Know Your Rights
GAO Report Raises Concerns about Retirement Community Regulation
Letter of Intent
20 Questions for Long-Distance Caregivers
Charitable Remainder Trusts
Nicole Garcia: Community Activist

September 2010 Littman Krooks Newsletter

NY Law Safeguards Patient's Right to Information
10 Reasons to Create an Estate Plan Now
NY Education Dept. Proposes Special Education Amendments
Your Retirement Age Can Affect Your Child’s Disability Benefits
Medicare Problems for Younger Beneficiaries with Disabilities
Book Review:The Hard Times Guide to Retirement Security
Tax Deductions for Assisted Living Costs

August 2010 Newsletter
Preparing for the New School Year
Online Legal Documents Company Sued
Nursing Home Residents Have Rights!
When Persons Living with Disabilities Marry
Health Reform Law's Pre-Existing Condition Plan Kicks In
Costs of Long-Term Care Insurance

July 2010
A Way to More Safely Give Gifts to Children
Getting Social Security While Living Overseas
Limited-Duration Long-Term Care Insurance
Divorce and Children with Special Needs
Please Don't Pitch Those Records
School Districts Responsible for One-on-One Aides in Private Schools
New Health Care Website

June 2010
Steps to Take in Advance of Death or Disability
How to Prepare When Elderly Parents Move in with Adult Children
Extended School Year Services
Make Sure Your Life Insurance Policy Doesn't Affect Your Estate Taxes
Signing the Social Security Application
Teacher Evaluations to be Tied to Test Scores
Circles of Care: How to Set Up Quality Home Care for Our Elders
State Publishes New York-Specific Special Education Regulations

April 2010 Newsletter
Reception to Celebrate New Dutchess County Office
New Law Permits Health Decisions by Surrogate
18, 19, 21 Candles on that Cake
Don't Leave Children Unequal Shares by Mistake
Student Suspensions: Know Your Rights
What is a Trust Protector?
Joan Munn: Law as a Fourth Career

May 2010 Newsletter

Medicare While Abroad
Summer Camp for a Child with Special Needs
Powers of Attorney Come in Different Flavors
New Online Medicare Application
Life Insurance and Children with a Disability
Shennelle Morant Joins Firm
Guide to NYC Special Ed Services

March 2010 Littman Krooks Newsletter
More Seniors Eligible for Big Medicare Drug Subsidy
Advocacy for Parents of Children with Disabilities
Littman Krooks Partners Earn Certification to Advocate for Vets
Things to Remember at Tax Time
Bernard A. Krooks at Westchester Arc
Prepaid Funerals: Buyer Beware
In the News
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