Medicaid
Important 2026 Medicaid Changes: What New York Families Need to Know
Two major Medicaid rule changes took effect in 2026 — and they could shorten Medicaid penalty periods, reduce application delays, and create new planning flexibility for New York families. If…
Read MorePlanning Ahead: Irrevocable Trusts & Medicaid — Long-Term Care Costs & Essential Tools
Long-term care is one of the most expensive costs a person will ever face — and without the right plan, it can wipe out a lifetime of savings. In her…
Read MoreEstate Taxes, Capital Gains & Probate: What New York Families Need to Know
Estate planning isn’t just about who gets what—it’s about how much of your estate actually reaches your family versus how much is lost to taxes or tied up in court.…
Read MorePlanning for Retirement: Required Min. Distributions
While BSF&B is an estate planning law firm, a robust estate plan is incomplete without careful attention to retirement assets. Estate planning and retirement planning go hand in hand. BSF&B…
Read MoreProactive Medicaid Planning & Asset Protection
BSF&B Partner Megan Conroy recently joined Bob O. on Oldies 98.9 FM to discuss Medicaid planning and the importance of protecting your assets from the high costs of long-term care.…
Read MoreUnderstanding Medicaid for Long-Term Care: A Proactive Approach
Understanding Medicaid for Long-Term Care: A Proactive Approach Blustein, Shapiro, Frank & Barone, LLP Partner Megan Conroy recently joined Bob O. on “Oldies 98.9 FM, The Hudson Valley’s Real Oldies…
Read MorePlanning Ahead with Megan Conroy: Proactive Long-Term Care Planning
Securing Your Future: Proactive Long-Term Care Planning Blustein, Shapiro, Frank & Barone, LLP Partner Megan Conroy recently joined Bob O. on “Oldies 98.9 FM” to stress the vital importance of…
Read MorePartner Richard Shapiro featured on Oldies 98.9 WGNY-FM | Nursing Home Costs, Medicaid Planning
Blustein, Shapiro, Frank & Barone, LLP Partner Richard Shapiro recently joined Bob O. on “Oldies 98.9FM, The Hudson Valley’s Real Oldies Station” to explain the basics of estate planning and…
Read MoreMedicaid Asset Protection Trust: The “Swiss Army Knife” of Estate Planning
Given the escalating costs of long-term care (in 2022 Orange County nursing homes cost an average of over $13,000 per month), people are anxious to shelter their hard-earned assets from…
Read MoreEstate Planning the Right Way
Almost every week, I receive a call that goes something like this: “Hello Mr. Shapiro, my name is Mary Jones. I need to update my will. It’s a simple will.…
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