“Medicaid” is not one program but several, and the rules differ sharply depending on whether care is needed at home or in a nursing facility. Understanding the distinction is the first step in planning that actually works. Families navigating long-term care in New York often discover that Medicaid ...

Most people meet with a lawyer only when something specific forces the issue, such as a closing, a death in the family, or a business deal. But the families who fare best tend to have a different relationship with their attorney: an ongoing one. There is a phrase we use ...

A home on well water and a septic system can be a wonderful place to live, but the legal and practical due diligence is different from buying in town. A few checks before closing can save a buyer from expensive surprises. Much of the property in Orleans and Genesee Counties, ...