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ESTATE TAX UPDATE

Julia Greenberg — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:58:33 +0000

As you may know by now, the Federal Estate Tax has been repealed. Many people are wondering what this means for them. Here is some background to shed some light: (more…)

Inspiration from an Octogenarian Activist

Julia Greenberg — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:12:38 +0000

As a law firm that is dedicated to serving and providing support to the elderly, it always brings us (more…)

Winter Brings More Difficulty for Independent Seniors

Julia Greenberg — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:22:21 +0000

The winter months can be a difficult time for senior citizens - coping with bitter cold, falling snow, and icy roads. Those seniors who own houses must worry about freezing pipes and blocked driveways, and those in cities have to concern themselves with slippery sidewalks and suspended public transportation.

Winter is especially difficult for seniors living in rural communities, who are often isolated and have less services conveniently available to them, as illustrated in a recent (more…)

David Cutner Appears on Health Talk Radio Show at WMCA 570 AM December 12th

Julia Greenberg — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 02:01:47 +0000

David Cutner has been invited again to appear on the “Health Talk” radio show at WMCA 570 AM, on Saturday, December 12th, from 9:00 am to 10:00 am. This is a live, talk radio program, during which (more…)

Gay Marriage Bill Fails in New York State Senate

Julia Greenberg — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 01:48:12 +0000

On Wednesday December 2nd the New York State Senate voted down a bill that would have legalized gay marriage in the State of New York.

The bill was rejected by a 38-to-24 vote, which was a much (more…)

A Holiday Gift Suggestion for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s Disease

Julia Greenberg — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:30:48 +0000

If you have a loved one living with Alzheimer’s disease or other neurological diseases, buy him or her an iPod or a new CD this holiday season.

Not only is listening to a favorite album a wonderful way to spend an afternoon, studies show that (more…)

The Many Options of Medicare Coverage

Julia Greenberg — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:21:47 +0000

Medicare is a federal health insurance program available to individuals 65 and older. Since Medicare is fundamentally a health insurance program, it comes with (more…)

NEW HEALTH CARE LEGISLATION

David A. Cutner — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:42:39 +0000

Some of our clients are asking what the new Health Care legislation says, and how they will be affected. These are difficult questions to answer. (more…)

Alzheimer’s Cases Increasing Rapidly

Julia Greenberg — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:32:58 +0000

The number of people living with Alzheimer’s disease has been increasing sharply over the past several years, and will continue to grow at an unprecedented rate. A recent article in The Wall Street Journal stated (more…)

David Cutner on WMCA 570 AM Radio “Health Talk” - November 14th

Julia Greenberg — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:01:19 +0000

On Saturday, November 14th, from 9:00 am to 10:00 am, “Health Talk” on WMCA 570 AM has invited David Cutner to appear again for another hour of live, talk radio. Mr. Cutner answers (more…)