Ten Tips for New York Families in the Wake of the Coronavirus
By Marion Walsh, Esq., Littman Krooks LLP We at Littman Krooks know how challenging this time is for families. New York, along with Washington State, leads the U.S. in cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The pandemic will strain public resources and services for all. We do not have all the answers, as current events are unfolding,…
A Message to Our Clients and Our Littman Krooks Family
Dear Client and Friends, At Littman Krooks, the health and safety of our clients and staff is our highest priority. We pride ourselves on exemplary and individualized services to our clients. We are writing to provide you with the steps that we are taking to protect you and our staff against the spread of the…
Substandard Conditions Continue For Many of New York’s Most Vulnerable Individuals with Disabilities: What Can You Do?
By Sandi Rosenbaum, Littman Krooks LLP This February, the New York Times expanded on its recent reporting of horrific abuse to former residents of Willowbrook Hospital. The article pointed to risks of significant danger to the most vulnerable New Yorkers, at the hands of New York State. These former Willowbrook residents suffered substandard care and…
Why Estate Planning Is Necessary for Caregivers
A recent study found that nearly 60 percent of Americans do not have a will, despite almost all the people surveyed agreeing that it is very important. The thought of not having an estate plan in place should make anyone nervous, but for those who provide unpaid care for an aging loved one or a…
When Must a New York School Cover the Costs of Assistive Technology for Students Living with a Disability?
Students living with one or more disabilities may face a number of challenges in the classroom. Often, these challenges can be overcome with the use of assistive technology. The New York Department of Education considered assistive technology to include “any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or…
The Sandwich Generation: Caring for Both Kids and Parents
As the demographics of American society change the needs of each generation evolve along with them, one unique group of people is growing especially quickly — the sandwich generation, or those who are responsible for the care of both their minor children and their aging parents. Typically, this is a person in their late thirties…
How the SECURE Act Changes Rules about Retirement Savings and Inherited IRAs
By Brian L. Miller, Esq., Littman Krooks LLP On January 1, 2020 the Setting Up Every Community for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act went into effect. The SECURE Act will impact your retirement savings, and may also affect the estate planning that you currently have in place. Below we’ve highlighted seven areas in which the SECURE…
Do You Need A Trust?
By: Bernard A. Krooks, Certified Elder Law Attorney This is the primary question asked by many of our estate planning clients. So, here are our top 10 reasons to consider a trust (in no particular order). Please keep in mind that there are many different types of trusts and one size does not fit all.…
Preparing for College and Beyond for Young Adults with ASD
By Sandi Rosenbaum, Special Needs/Special Education Advocate, Littman Krooks LLP Preparing for jobs, college and beyond is challenging for young adults with autism and families. College readiness is fundamentally different from high school competence. Many of the demands of college are not generally imposed in high school, especially upon students with disabilities: Student, not parent…
Early Intervention: What Is It and How Can Children Benefit?
Early intervention (EI) represents the earliest stage of the special education process. EI refers to publicly funded supportive services given to eligible children younger than three. These services are designed to help children by addressing developmental issues to give them better outcomes overall. To qualify children must have, or be at risk for, developmental delays.…
