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New York Elder Law Practice 2007 Edition

by Vincent J. Russo and Marvin Rachlin

Order at Thomson West Website - $181

Represent all your clients - competently and compassionately

As New York's baby boomers become older, serving their legal needs has emerged as a unique area of legal specialization. This volume and its accompanying CD have all the information and guidance you need to include elder law in your practice. Two eminent elder law practitioners explain how to handle specific problems facing senior clients and provide informed advice, practice pointers, case studies, and checklists.

Highlights of 2007 edition

Managing and developing a successful elder law practice Limited powers of appointment in Medicaid trusts Expanded discussion of annuities in Medicaid planning New Surrogate Decision Making Act for mentally retarded New guardianship appointment rules Medicare and medicaid amount on eligibility and costs Update on federal estate tax laws Updated will and trust forms

 

Cited as persuasive authority by the Court of Appeals of New York in Re Shah, 95 N.Y.2d 148 (2000)

New York-Specific Guidance

This valuable treatise examines issues such as preservation of assets, advance health care directives, private insurance, Medicare, nursing homes, and guardianship. It discuses detailed practice issues under both New York and federal law. Use it to:

Understand various types of guardianships Obtain appointment of a guardian Abide by standards of practice Advise on well-informed, compassionate decisions about health care and long-term care Manage financial matters Handle transactions involving real estate Calculate Medicaid transfers Rule of halves Medicaid planning Understand Fair Hearings and reconsiderations Use trusts and/or outright gifts Understand tax implications of long-term care and estate planning

 

 

One softbound volume, and one CD-ROM, updated annually: $181
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About the Author

 

Vincent J. Russo

 

Vincent Russo is the Managing Shareholder of the law firm Vincent J. Russo & Associates, P.C. of Westbury, Islandia, and Lido Beach, New York. He concentrates his practice on elder law issues. Mr. Russo is past chair of the Elder Law Section of the New York State Bar Association, as well as a founding member, fellow and past president of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. He has written and lectured extensively on elder law topics, including asset protection and tax minimization.

 

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Marvin Rachlin

 

Marvin Rachlin is "Of Counsel" to Vincent J. Russo & Associates, P.C. He lectures nationally on elder law topics and served as chief counsel to the Nassau County Department of Social Services for more than 20 years. Mr. Rachlin has been responsible for the administration of Nassau County's Medicaid program since its inception, until his retirement from Nassau County. He has also written and lectured extensively on elder law topics.