Posts by Vanessa Carlson
How Can a Geriatric Care Manager Help My Aging Loved One?
Navigating the challenges of aging can be stressful for older adults and their caregivers. Geriatric care managers support and direct older adults and their family members as they plan and arrange care. These care managers are also sometimes known as aging life care managers. What Is a Geriatric Care Manager? Geriatric care managers can organize…
Read MoreMedicare Open Enrollment
The Medicare Open Enrollment Period started on October 15th and ends on December 7th. This open enrollment period allows all people with Medicare to be able to review and update their Medicare health plans and prescription drug coverage to better meet their needs. The changes made during this enrollment period take place effective January 1,…
Read MoreKommer Bave & Ciccone LLP Walks To End Alzheimer’s
This weekend, the KBC LLP team walked to support the effort to end Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. It was a beautiful day to get out for an important cause and be part of the huge effort by the Westchester Community to make a difference in this fight. Attorney Advertising
Read MoreModifying An Irrevocable Trust Through Trust Decanting
A trust is a legal document establishing a legal relationship in which one person (trustee) holds title to property, subject to an obligation to keep or use the property for the benefit of another (beneficiary). Trusts can be revocable or irrevocable. If you (the grantor) choose to create a revocable trust, you can modify it…
Read MoreLiving Trusts: Revocable vs. Irrevocable
Trusts can be useful tools to protect your assets, save on estate taxes, or set aside money for a family member. You may be considering adding this kind of legal document to your own estate plan. Before you commit to establishing a trust, make sure you understand the differences between revocable and irrevocable trusts. Each…
Read MoreAdult Guardianship – Key Facts to Know
Guardianship of an adult is a court-supervised arrangement where one person assumes responsibility for an adult who is incapacitated. If a loved one starts experiencing memory loss or becomes unable to make decisions for themselves for any other reason (including accident or sudden illness), you may consider asking the court to appoint a guardian for…
Read MoreUpcoming Programs Offered By The Kensington White Plains
The Kensington White Plains will be offering the following programs in July. For more information, visit thekensingtonwhiteplains.com Attorney Advertising
Read MoreBringing Awareness to Alzheimer’s
Did you know that nearly 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s? June is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and here at Kommer Bave & Ciccone LLP we are working to raise awareness of this devastating disease. As elder law attorneys, we are acutely aware of the impact of Alzheimer’s and other dementias on the individuals and…
Read MoreNew York State Legislation Considering Medical Aid in Dying Act
Medical aid-in-dying (MAID) involves having a physician prescribe a lethal dose of medication at the request of a competent patient with a terminal illness. While traditionally, assisted suicide has been viewed as a crime, a trend has been emerging with more states legalizing medical aid in dying. As of 2024, MAID is legal in the…
Read MoreJune 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 10 percent of older adults experience some form of abuse each year. In addition to physical harm, elder abuse can also encompass financial exploitation, neglect, and emotional abuse. Older adults who experience abuse are more likely to suffer depression, physical injuries, cognitive decline, and premature death. To raise…
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