Linda L. Kordes, Attorney at Law
NEWS
- Oct 1, 2010 - 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.
- July 25, 2008 - 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.
- Sept 19, 2007 - We are pleased to announce that we now accept American Express for all payments and services. This will provide our clients with a larger variety of payment options.
- Aug 6, 2007 - Anyone who does not wish to be kept alive in the event of a persistent vegetative state resulting from illness or injury should prepare specific written directives.
Guardianship Concerns in New York State
Medicaid Resource Limit Increase
American Express Now Accepted for Payments
Health-Care Proxies
About Linda L. Kordes
Linda L. Kordes is a solo practitioner in mid-town Manhattan, who practices exclusively in the areas of elder law, estate planning and trusts and estates.
Prior to 2004, she was an associate for eleven years at the offices of Pearlman, Apat and Futterman, where she practiced in the areas of real estate litigation, trusts and estates and elder law. In the 1980's, she was a law assistant to the Hon. Marie M. Lambert, Surrogate of New York County.
Ms. Kordes was graduated summa cum laude from New York University and from New York Law School. She is an active member of both the New York State Bar Association Elder Law and Trust and Estate Sections, and the Association of the Bar of the City of New York. At the Association of the Bar of the City of New York, she sits on the Joint Committee, the committee responsible for the review of client grievances.