Welcome to Genser Dubow Genser & Cona's
Your Guide to Elder Law & Estate Planning.

Elder Law and Estate Planning are complex areas of the law.  The federal and state laws regarding asset protection and tax planning are constantly changing.  This makes for a dynamic and interesting law practice but an overwhelming topic for our clients.

We have created a Guidebook to help our clients and their families wade through some of the confusion and to clarify various issues and planning options.  The information in the Guidebook is relatively easy to understand and free of all “legalese.”  We have selected the topics based on the most commonly asked questions and issues raised by our clients.

Our Guidebook is an excellent educational tool, but it by no means replaces the valuable case-specific legal advice you will receive from your Elder Law attorney. Genser Dubow Genser & Cona is always available to meet with you and your family to discuss your needs.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.     Firm Profile
2.     Biographies
3.     Top 10 Myths of Elder Law & Estate Planning
4.     Medicaid Planning - Planning for Long Term Health Care Costs
5.     Medicaid Nursing Home Benefits
6.     Medicaid Home Care Benefits
7.     Married Couples and Medicaid
8.     Spousal Refusal
9.     Medicaid Exempt Transfers
10.    Deficit Reduction Act of 2005: Impact on Medicaid Benefits
11.    Protecting the Family Home    
12.    Protecting Your Assets
13.    Preparing An Application For Medicaid Benefits
14.    Medicaid Benefits For Elderly Immigrants
15.    Medicaid Home Care:  Documenting Medical Needs
16.    Medicaid Home Care:  Choosing and Keeping Your Home Health Aide
17.    Power of Attorney:  Who Will Control My Money?
18.    Living Will and Health Care Proxy:  Do I Need Both?
19.    Protection For The Disabled:  Supplemental Needs Trusts
20.    Pooled Income-Only Trusts
21.    Guardianship Proceedings
22.    Basic Estate Planning
23.    Do I Need A Will?
24.    Last Will and Testament Tips
25.    Choosing Your Executor and Trustee
26.    Executor and Trustee Commissions
27.    Probate Of A Will
28.    Out Of State Wills
29.    The Life Estate
30.    Living Trusts
31.    Qualified Personal Residence Trusts (QPRT)
32.    Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts (ILIT)
33.    Retirement Assets
34.    Caregiver Agreements
35.    Family Agreements
36.    Long-Term Care Insurance & NYS Partnership Plans
37.    Economic Growth & Tax Relief Act Of 2001: Impact On Estate Planning
38.    Economic Growth & Tax Relief Act Of 2001 - Tables
39.    Putting Your Affairs in Order