Sarah Steckler Interviewed for Super Lawyers Article, "Legal Help for Veterans Accessing Veterans Benefits"
03/21/2025Partner in the Trusts and Estates and Elder Law groups, Sarah A. Steckler was interviewed for an article for Super Lawyers that discusses the legal help available for veterans accessing benefits.
From the article:
"Sarah Steckler, a trust and estate attorney at Warshaw Burstein in New York City, explains that retirement assets are included in the net-worth calculation, and if the veteran is married, the spouse’s assets and annual income are also counted."
"Those requiring assistance with daily living activities may qualify for higher pension payments through the Aid and Attendance or Housebound Allowance programs. Based on 2024 guidelines, says Steckler, an unmarried veteran who qualifies for the maximum VA Aid and Attendance benefit for wartime veterans could receive up to $2,300 a month. A widowed spouse would receive a portion of those funds."
She is also quoted as saying:
"[Local VA offices are] often staffed by fellow veterans, and there’s a nice camaraderie because of that common bond."
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