Elder Law is the legal practice of counseling and representing seniors and their families about... more
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Medicaid planning is the practice of preserving assets by securing eligibility for government... more
We understand the tremendous emotional burden families endure when faced with the prospects of... more
Americans are living longer than ever before and this fact only emphasizes the importance of... more
You have worked hard for the money you earned, but times have changed since the once popular... more
If your family is like most, the family home is your largest asset and you are concerned about... more
The federal government allows each individual to gift up to $13,000 each year (2009 allowance)... more
Long-term care insurance may provide nursing home benefits and community benefits. While some... more
A Living Will is an important document to have at any stage in your life. It is a legal document... more
A Health Care Proxy is a document that allows you to appoint a person you trust as your health... more
The loss of control over your finances is a scary notion. A Durable Power of Attorney is one of... more
Whether you believe it or not, you already have an estate plan. Under New York law, your house... more
The most basic and perhaps the most important instrument in your estate plan, a Last Will &... more
Trusts can be one of the most effective tools in your estate plan. Properly drafted and... more
Estate taxes can be onerous, but not all estates will be taxed. New tax laws enacted in 2001... more
Probate is the legal process by which a deceased person's property is distributed to legatees or... more
After the initial stages are completed, an accounting should be prepared reflecting all... more
Sometimes an estate administration does not go as planned, the assets of a trust cannot be... more
A fiduciary is someone who acts for the benefit of another person. A fiduciary is required to... more
A beneficiary is someone who stands to benefit from the act of another. In the case of a will, a... more
If you suspect assets were wrongfully transferred by a fiduciary either to himself/herself or to... more
A trust contest is similar to a will contest. A person may use a revocable trust rather than a... more
A proceeding can be initiated to contest the validity of a will. Any person who has "standing... more
Estate proceedings require fiduciaries to periodically file accountings with the courts. In... more
New York Law protects the spouse of a testator from being completely disinherited. The law... more
GDGC tries cases. Together, our attorneys and clients assume the case will go to trial and we... more
Medicaid denials or late pick-up dates can cost a facility tens of thousands of dollars. GDGC... more
A patient's or resident's incapacity must not prevent your facility from recovering money owed... more
Our experience will guide your healthcare facility through the complicated laws and regulations... more