The Warshaw Burstein attorneys recognized this year as Top Women Lawyers in the New York Metro area by Super Lawyers, are Alexis Cirel, Kimberly C. Lau, Sarah A. Steckler, Jennifer Sundt, and Neena Tankha.

2023 Medicaid regional nursing home rates must be used when calculating a transfer of assets penalty period for coverage of nursing facility services.These rates are based on average private pay nursing home costs in each of the seven regions in New York state.
 

Warshaw Burstein takes an individualized approach and collaborates with their care team to understand our clients' circumstances, discussing the applicable laws to formulate a strategy with our client to meet their goals.

With the holiday season upon us and gifting in mind, in 2022, you can make a tax-free annual exclusion gift made of cash or of tangible assets such as stocks, real estate or shares of a family business

Partner Sarah A. Steckler will serve as a Program Chair for the New York State Bar Association’s upcoming Elder Law and Special Needs Law Section Annual Meeting on January 20, 2023.

Sarah Steckler, Partner in the Trusts and Estates Group and Elder Law Group at Warshaw Burstein, LLP, has been named to a second three-year term as a member of the Older Americans Act Advisory Council to provide advice and assistance making recommendations to Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services.

Eighteen Warshaw Burstein lawyers were named 2022 Super Lawyers in their respective practice areas in the New York Metro area.

Partner Sarah A. Steckler was recognized for her work along with her co-chairs of the Senior Law Day Collaborative Elena Falcone, Director of Public Engagement for the Westchester Library System, and Melinda Bellus of Legal Services of the Hudson Valley.

Warshaw Burstein, LLP is a proud sponsor of the Pace Women’s Justice Center Annual Spring Cocktails for a Cause Party on May 24, 2022.

Organization provides free legal services to victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and elder abuse.

This presentation discussed the financial considerations to be made when deciding to take your Social Security Benefits and emphasized the importance of proper timing.

Sarah Steckler, a partner in the Trusts and Estates and Elder Law groups was a featured guest on "Time to Talk with Jen Graziano" on WVOX 1460 AM on February 28, 2022. Sarah discussed Senior Law Day programs in Westchester County, as well as basic information about trusts and estates planning.

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The federal gift tax exemption amount for gifts made in the year 2022 is $12.06 million per person ($24.12 million for a married couple) up from $11.7 million in 2021. However, the exemption amount will be reduced by approximately one-half on January 1, 2026, if Congress does not act to make the higher exemption amount permanent.

On January 7th, Governor Hochul announced as of January 12, 2022, all visitors to nursing homes must present a negative COVID test, wear a high-quality mask, and physically distance from all facility personnel, visitors and patients.

On January 12, Sarah A. Steckler and Cornelia Schimert virtually discussed the legal, financial, and caregiving tools available to plan for the golden years.

Warshaw Burstein, LLP provides sophisticated and cost-effective Elder Law services available to seniors and individuals with disabilities. We take an individualized approach and collaborate with their care team to understand our clients’ circumstances and personal goals.

The New York State Department of Health has increased the 2022 Medicaid regional nursing home rates which must be used when calculating a transfer of assets penalty period for coverage of nursing facility services. These rates are based on average private pay nursing home costs in each of the seven regions in the State.

Sarah A. Steckler, a Partner within Warshaw & Burstein’s Trusts and Estates Group, was the moderator of the panel "Financial Fitness for Seniors During the Holidays & Beyond" at the Senior Law Day Collaborative on Wednesday, December 15. The event took place from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. virtually over Zoom.

Effective June 13, 2021, New Yorkers are now required to use a new power of attorney form.