Articles & Publications

by Joseph A. Bollhofer, Esq.

Medicaid Planning & Application

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Newsday "Ask the Expert" Column: Taxes on a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust 8/31/25

Newsday: "Ask the Expert" Column - Sale of Home in Life Estate

Keep Your Records! (You Never Know)

Medicaid and Elder Law: Debunking the Myths

The Intersection of Medicaid and the Irrevocable Trust

Thinking of Medicaid? What About the House?

Thinking of Medicaid? Keep Your Records!

How Will You Pay for Your Long Term Care?

Medicaid Coverage for Nursing Care

Articles

The Intersection of Gifting and Medicaid Eligibility

The Nursing Home Medicaid Minefield - Part I

The Nursing Home Medicaid Minefield - Part II

The Nursing Home Medicaid Minefield - Part III

Medicaid Coverage for Home Care

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Medicaid Coverage for Home Care: 30-Month Lookback and Transfer Penalty Will Start, But When?

New York will start a 30-month lookback for Home Care Medicaid eligibllity, but when?

IMPENDING COMMUNITY CARE MEDICAID CHANGES – AN UPDATE

Changes to Community Care Medicaid Are Coming

Paying For Long Term Care At Home

Looking for Medicaid Coverage at Home? Join a Pooled Trust

Update on Privatized Medicaid

Managed Medicaid Has Come to New York

Medicare

Articles

Why Your "Status" In A Hospital Matters

Update to Hospital "Observation" Status - New Notice Required

Estate Planning & Administration

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Newsday Ask the Expert Column - Changing the Beneficiaries of an Irrevocable Trust 8-10-2025

2020 Tax Law Changes That Might Affect Your Retirement Account

Newsday "Ask the Expert" Column: Safeguarding Money in A Trust for Heirs - Nov. 10, 2019

NEWSDAY "Ask the Expert" column: Estate with real property in two states - July 7, 2017

NEWSDAY "Ask the Expert" column: "An irrevocable trust can be altered in NY" Apr. 2, 2017

Digital Assets and Accounts - Can Life Get More Complex?

Digital Assets and Accounts - Can Life Get More Complex? ("Legalese" Version)

Do-It-Yourself Estate Planning? Read On

If You Own Real Property Outside of New York, You Should Read This

Major New York Estate Tax Changes Took Effect April 1, 2014

The Jolly Testator (or, "Should I write My Own Will?")

Do You Need A Trust?

More Power to the Power-of-Attorney

"Seniors Beware!"

Will They Fight Over Your Remains?

Basic Estate Planning

Is It Time For A Legal Checkup?

When A Trust Can Be Useful

Real Estate

Articles

Looking for a Home? Advice Regarding Property Taxes and More

There are many things to consider when buying a home. Property taxes are one of the most important factors in determining affordability. Unfortunately, buyers sometimes are unpleasantly surprised when the next property tax bill comes. Read this article to find out how to protect yourself.