Elder Law

Plainview, New York Elder Law Attorneys

You Have the Right to Decide.

Let the elder law attorneys at The Wool Law Group help you plan in advance of physical disability and/or mental incapacity. We can also help you document your wishes regarding life-sustaining medical treatment, healthcare decisions, withdrawal of life support, and other end-of-life issues. If you are worried that all of your hard-earned assets will be quickly eaten up by future nursing home costs, our lawyers can provide information and help regarding legal ways to preserve your assets for your spouse or children through Medicaid planning.

Health Care and End of Life Decisions - Respected and in Control

Appoint someone to make your health care decisions should you be incapable of making or communicating your own medical decisions. Contact our lawyers to document the appointment legally with a health care proxy. You can document your wishes regarding certain treatments such as artificial life support, extraordinary medical treatment, and other medical procedures through a medical directive. You can direct your health care proxy what treatment you do or do not want in different circumstances such as when terminally ill, in a coma, or in a persistent vegetative state. Act now to make your wishes known and prevent your family and loved ones from having to make painful, difficult decisions without your guidance.

You can instruct others specifically on the use and limits of life-sustaining treatments in the event that your illness is terminal or your disability is permanent or irreversible. New York law dictates that evidence of your desires must be "clear and convincing." Know that "Do Not Resuscitate" (DNR) Orders apply only to cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Contact an attorney at The Wool Law Group for a carefully prepared and valid living will that will survive the strictest of legal scrutiny.

Planning for Future Incapacity - Assets Managed and Protected

A durable power of attorney authorizes someone else to make financial decisions and property transfers for you if you are incapable. This instrument allows you to appoint a trusted friend or adviser to act on your behalf in managing and protecting your assets. Through a durable power of attorney, you can give guidelines and specifications which will govern the actions of your representative in the event of your incapacity. Contact a lawyer at The Wool Law Group for a free consultation about the importance of incapacity estate planning.

Preserving Your Assets - Long-Term Care Insurance and Other Medicaid Planning Tools

Long-term care is very expensive. Many people enter a nursing home unexpectedly and their entire life savings can be eaten up by nursing home costs. There are legal ways to distribute or protect your assets in advance, such as asset transfers, trusts, spend downs, annuities and other Medicaid planning devices. General advice for Medicaid planning is practically impossible because of every person's financial and family situation is different. Our elder care lawyers know the complicated rules governing Medicaid eligibility and the strategies and tools available to preserve your hard-earned assets.

Understand the ramifications of your legal decisions with respect to Medicaid and Medicare coverage. It may be wise to set up a living trust, but should it be revocable or irrevocable? Contact our lawyers to speak about how to accomplish your goals.

The Wool Law Group
New York Estate Planning and Probate Law Attorneys
475 South Oyster Bay Road
Plainview, NY 11803-3330

Toll Free: 1-888-782-5849 / Telephone: 516-822-0222
Facsimile: 516-935-9417
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