Staten Island Workers’ Compensation Law Blog
Making plans to keep you out of a nursing home
When asked, most people agree that they want to avoid living in a nursing home or other long-term care facility as long as possible. The majority of seniors prefer to stay in their homes to maintain their privacy and dignity. Their home may also contain many happy...
New York essential workers who get COVID-19 struggling for workers’ comp approval
Most of New York State remains in strict lockdown in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. But workers deemed essential, such as healthcare workers and grocery store employees, remain on the job. Despite safety measures to minimize the risk of infection, some essential...
Reasons to update your estate plan
Creating an estate plan can be a grim but necessary chore. If you already have your end of life plans in order, you’re far ahead of the curve. Only four in every 10 adults in the U.S. have a will, and the top reason cited for not having one is “I haven’t gotten around...
Qualifying for Medicaid doesn’t have to cost you everything
Planning ahead for the healthcare you need can be daunting. The costs can quickly drain your assets, and aid may not be available until you’ve got nothing left. Fortunately, there may be a way to get assistance before your well runs dry. A private room in an assisted...
How is FMLA different than workers’ compensation?
The Family Medical Leave Act, otherwise known as FMLA, can impact any employee who experiences a serious medical issue or family situation that requires time off work. It can also apply to situations where you get injured and cannot perform your daily job duties,...
4 strategies to avoid financial abuse of seniors
As the child of senior citizens, you do not want your parents to become victims of financial abuse. Unfortunately, any aging and vulnerable person with significant assets can be a potential target for this form of elder abuse, especially if they are living with...
What does it mean to be an executor?
When a person dies, all their possessions and assets go into their estate to await distribution. An individual must then manage and distribute these assets per the instructions of the will. This person is the executor. Being chosen as an executor means that the...
The basics of New York’s workers’ compensation laws
Like in most states, New York State requires most employers to carry workers’ comp insurance coverage for their employees. For employees injured on the job in the Empire State, this means they will likely receive compensation for any injuries incurred on the job....
5 common estate planning mistakes
You don’t need to be super-rich to benefit from a well-crafted estate plan. However, it’s crucial that it’s done correctly so you can take care of the people close to you. A basic estate plan consists of three main documents – a will, a health care proxy and a durable...
3 benefits of making a living trust
Life is full of unexpected circumstances, some of which may prove to be completely life-altering. There are many arguments for why creating an estate plan before you need one could be beneficial to you and your family. Drafting an estate plan when you’re not in a time...
