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On October 8, 2021, the Governor signed into the legislation amending the Domestic Relations Law and Family Court Act to expand the duty of parents to support disabled adult children until the age of 26. A copy of the legislation can be found here (PDF file)

“I want to stay in my home, what exactly does ‘Aging in Place’ mean?” Our speaker, Barbara Newman Mannix of A Dignified Life, will review ways in age in your current home. She will focus on paying for your chosen path, including applying for and using Community Medicaid. Presented by the Senior Law Day Collaborative…

Sometimes you just need to talk to someone who knows. The Senior Law Day Collaborative provides access to the knowledge and guidance of more than 150 professionals focused on elder law and related topics, i.e., the concerns of older adults, caregivers, and people with disabilities. The Collaborative’s attorneys, financial planners, geriatric care managers, and other…

by: Rebecca C. Romulus, Esq. Commercial Evictions On Dec. 11, 2020, Governor Cuomo issued Executive Order 202.81, which further extended the original stay on commercial eviction proceedings contained within Executive Order 202.28 to January 31, 2021. This Executive Order continued the prohibition of initiating commercial eviction proceedings or enforcing evictions of tenants for nonpayment of…

Wednesday, November 11th 10:00 – 11:00 Register for this FREE webinar for Seniors & their Families: http://bit.ly/WestVeterans (Dial-in by phone also available; numbers obtained on registration or by calling and leaving a message for Paul at 914.231.3227) The Westchester County Veterans Service Agency services veterans, dependents and survivors, along with those currently serving, by providing…

An article titled “A Plan that Makes a Difference: How To Implement An ‘Effective’ Estate and Elder Care Plan” by Patricia Bave, Esq. was recently featured in Coming of Age Magazine in Westchester. Click here to download the article.

We hope that you and your loved ones are staying safe and healthy during this uncertain time. As of April 3, 2020, there have been two major updates to the Medicaid program in New York State. Please download the full letter here.

Join Patty and Joann for a complementary coffee and chat! We have answers to your questions and will address your concerns: What is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid? How do I qualify for each? What benefits do they cover? Can I have both? Family and friends welcome! When: Wednesday, September 11th 6:30-7:30pm Where: Mamaroneck…

Patricia A. Bave will participate in a panel discussion titled “Making a move? Where do I go from here?” at the Mount Kisco Public Library. The event takes place on September 12, 2019.

Patricia A. Bave will be a presenter at the September CLE “A Critical Review of Mental Hygiene Law Article 81: How Can the Legal Community Do Better?” Patty will take part in the discussion: Should Non-Lawyers Be Appointed from the Part 36 List as Court Evaluators and /or Property Management Guardians for (Alleged) Incapacitated Persons.