Guardianship Concerns in New York State
The article focuses on the need for a well-drafted and executed power of attorney to delegate authority on behalf of an elderly or disabled person, and where none exists, the need to then commence a guardianship proceeding to obtain that same authority. Guardianships are expensive, time consuming, and, in many cases, difficult to win. Two case studies present unique issues of law within the scope of the Mental Hygiene laws, the statutes that govern most aspects of the guardianship proceeding. Read more…
Health Care Proxies
Many people followed the long, sad story of Terry Schiavo, the young Florida woman who, in a vegetative state, had left no written directives (a health care proxy or a living will) that stated her health-care wishes. Consequently, her parents and husband fought, for years over the removal of the feeding and hydration tubes that were keeping her alive. Read more…
Medical Resource Limit Increase
The New York State budget reflects a substantial increase in the Medicaid resource limits: from $4,350.00 to $13,050.00 for a single applicant. Read more…