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
Powers of Attorney
A power of attorney is a delegation of authority. An individual (the principal) directs that another (the agent) has the authority to conduct various business endeavors on his behalf. Such a document is extremely useful and belongs in most estate plans, especially where a principal is elderly or has a degenerative disability. Such a principal can provide that the authority survives his incapacity or incompetence.
There is another type of power of attorney called a medical power of attorney or health care proxy. This type belongs in each and every estate plan, and has the effect of delegating health-care decision making to another in the event the principal cannot make decisions for him or herself. Such a delegation is essential to each and every individual.
Note: This content is based upon the law as it exists today in New York State, and that it is general in nature and not designed to specific situations that may have additional facts not contemplated by the author.