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Many families are surprised to learn that Home Care Medicaid and Nursing Home Medicaid in New York are not the same prog...
08/07/2026

Many families are surprised to learn that Home Care Medicaid and Nursing Home Medicaid in New York are not the same program ⚖️

🏡 Home Care Medicaid helps eligible individuals receive care services while remaining safely at home.
🏥 Nursing Home Medicaid helps cover the cost of long-term care in a nursing facility.

Each program has different:
✔️ Eligibility rules
✔️ Financial requirements
✔️ Asset protections
✔️ Look-back periods

Planning ahead can make a significant difference in protecting assets and avoiding unnecessary stress for your loved ones.

At Klersy Law, P.C., we help families across New York navigate Medicaid planning with compassion and clarity 🤝


🌐 Learn more or submit an inquiry at www.klersylaw.com
📞 Or give us a call at (631) 849-0400

⚖️ The Right People Matter Just as Much as the Right DocumentsWhen creating an estate plan, it's important to think beyo...
08/03/2026

⚖️ The Right People Matter Just as Much as the Right Documents

When creating an estate plan, it's important to think beyond the paperwork and carefully consider the individuals who will carry out your wishes.

Two key roles that can have a significant impact on your plan are:

🔹 Successor Trustee – The person responsible for managing and distributing trust assets according to the terms of your trust if you are unable to serve or after your passing.

🔹 Health Care Agent – The individual you trust to make medical decisions on your behalf if you become unable to communicate your wishes.

👉 Swipe to learn more about these important roles and why choosing the right people matters.

Selecting trusted, responsible individuals can help ensure your estate plan functions smoothly and provides peace of mind for both you and your loved ones ❤️

At Klersy Law, P.C., we help families throughout New York create thoughtful estate plans designed to protect what matters most.

If you have questions about trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives, guardianships, or other estate planning tools, we're here to help.



🌐 Learn more or submit an inquiry at www.klersylaw.com
📞 Or give us a call at (631) 849-0400

📜 August Is the Perfect Time to Review Your WillWith National Make-A-Will Month approaching, August serves as an importa...
08/01/2026

📜 August Is the Perfect Time to Review Your Will

With National Make-A-Will Month approaching, August serves as an important reminder to review one of the most fundamental estate planning tools: your Last Will and Testament ⚖️

A will does more than distribute your assets—it helps ensure your wishes are honored, your loved ones are protected, and important decisions are made by the people you choose.

Without a valid will, New York law determines how your assets are distributed, and those outcomes may not align with what you would have wanted.

Some of the most common questions we hear include:

❓ Do I need a will if I already have a trust?
❓ How often should I update my will?
❓ What happens if I die without a will?
❓ Can I choose who cares for my minor children?
❓ When should I review my estate plan?

👉 Swipe through to learn more about wills, estate planning, and how these important documents can help protect you and the people you love.

At Klersy Law, P.C., we help families throughout New York create, review, and update estate plans that reflect their goals and provide peace of mind for the future ❤️

If it's been a while since you've reviewed your will or estate plan, now may be the perfect time to ensure it still reflects your wishes.


🌐 Learn more or submit an inquiry at www.klersylaw.com
📞 Or give us a call at (631) 849-0400

📋 Estate Planning Is About More Than AssetsMany people think estate planning is simply deciding who receives their prope...
07/31/2026

📋 Estate Planning Is About More Than Assets

Many people think estate planning is simply deciding who receives their property. In reality, a comprehensive estate plan does much more—it helps protect your loved ones, preserve your wishes, and prepare for life's unexpected changes ❤️

A well-designed estate plan may include:

✔️ Naming guardians for minor children 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
✔️ Appointing trusted decision-makers through powers of attorney ⚖️
✔️ Updating outdated documents to reflect current circumstances 📑
✔️ Planning for incapacity and long-term care needs 🏥
✔️ Reviewing and adjusting your plan as your life evolves 🔄

Major life events such as marriages, divorces, births, deaths, or changes in financial circumstances can all impact whether your current plan still meets your goals.

At Klersy Law, P.C., we help families throughout New York create and maintain estate plans that provide peace of mind today and protection for the future 🤝

If it has been a while since you reviewed your estate plan, now may be the perfect time to make sure it still reflects your wishes and protects those who matter most.

Questions about guardianships, special needs planning, probate, Medicaid planning, or estate administration? We're here to help.
🌐 Learn more or submit an inquiry at www.klersylaw.com
📞 Or give us a call at (631) 849-0400

Home Care Medicaid Allows Many Seniors to Age in Place 🏡❤️For many older adults, remaining at home as they age is incred...
07/28/2026

Home Care Medicaid Allows Many Seniors to Age in Place 🏡❤️

For many older adults, remaining at home as they age is incredibly important ❤️

Home Care Medicaid may help eligible individuals receive assistance with daily living activities while continuing to live in familiar surroundings 🏡

Services may include help with:
✔️ Bathing
✔️ Dressing
✔️ Meal preparation
✔️ Mobility assistance
✔️ Home health aides

Understanding eligibility requirements and planning properly can help families avoid unnecessary delays or denials ⚖️

At Klersy Law, P.C., we help families throughout New York navigate the Medicaid application and planning process with care and guidance.


🌐 Learn more or submit an inquiry at www.klersylaw.com
📞 Or give us a call at (631) 849-0400

Medicaid Planning Should Start Early ⏳Many people wait until a health crisis happens before exploring Medicaid options—b...
07/24/2026

Medicaid Planning Should Start Early ⏳

Many people wait until a health crisis happens before exploring Medicaid options—but planning early can provide far more flexibility and protection ⚠️

Whether you are considering:
🏡 Home Care Medicaid
or

🏥 Nursing Home Medicaid

proactive planning may help:
✔️ Preserve assets
✔️ Protect the family home
✔️ Reduce stress during emergencies
✔️ Improve long-term care options

The rules surrounding Medicaid eligibility in New York can be complicated, but you do not have to navigate them alone.
Our team at Klersy Law, P.C. is here to help guide you through your options with compassion and experience 🤝


🌐 Learn more or submit an inquiry at www.klersylaw.com
📞 Or give us a call at (631) 849-0400

⚖️ Your Estate Plan Is Only as Strong as the People You ChooseCreating estate planning documents is an important step—bu...
07/20/2026

⚖️ Your Estate Plan Is Only as Strong as the People You Choose

Creating estate planning documents is an important step—but choosing the right people to carry out your wishes is just as critical.

Who will manage your financial affairs if you're unable to do so? Who will handle your estate after you're gone?

At Klersy Law, P.C., we help families throughout New York understand the important responsibilities of:

✔️ Executors – Individuals responsible for administering your estate, paying debts, and ensuring your assets are distributed according to your wishes.

✔️ Financial Powers of Attorney – Trusted individuals authorized to manage financial and legal matters on your behalf if you become unable to do so yourself.

Selecting trustworthy, capable people for these roles can help ensure your affairs are handled smoothly, efficiently, and according to your intentions 🤝

Life changes over time, and the people you named years ago may no longer be the best choice. That's why periodic reviews of your estate plan are so important 📋

At Klersy Law, P.C., we provide compassionate guidance in estate planning, elder law, guardianships, probate and estate administration, Medicaid planning, and special needs planning throughout New York.

If it's been a while since you've reviewed your estate plan, now may be the perfect time to make sure it still reflects your wishes and protects the people you love ❤️
🌐 Learn more or submit an inquiry at www.klersylaw.com
📞 Or give us a call at (631) 849-0400

Can You Keep Your Home? 🏡One of the biggest questions families ask is:“Will Mom or Dad lose their house if they need Med...
07/17/2026

Can You Keep Your Home? 🏡

One of the biggest questions families ask is:

“Will Mom or Dad lose their house if they need Medicaid?” ❓

The answer depends on many factors—including whether the individual is applying for Home Care Medicaid or Nursing Home Medicaid ⚖️

🏡 In some situations, a primary residence may remain protected.
📑 However, improper transfers or waiting too long to plan can create major issues later.
Every family’s circumstances are different, which is why individualized planning is so important.

At Klersy Law, P.C., we help New York families understand their options and create strategies designed to protect both care needs and family assets 🛡️


🌐 Learn more or submit an inquiry at www.klersylaw.com
📞 Or give us a call at (631) 849-0400

Please join us in congratulating our Managing Partner and Founding Attorney, Jessica M. Klersy, Esq., on being recognize...
07/11/2026

Please join us in congratulating our Managing Partner and Founding Attorney, Jessica M. Klersy, Esq., on being recognized as one of the Most Influential Women in the United States by Influential Women! 🌟

This recognition reflects Jessica's unwavering commitment to serving individuals and families throughout New York with compassion, integrity, and exceptional legal advocacy. From helping families navigate estate planning and elder law to protecting vulnerable individuals through guardianships, Medicaid planning, probate, and special needs planning,

Jessica has dedicated her career to making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Her passion for advocating for seniors, individuals with disabilities, and families facing life's most challenging moments continues to drive the mission of Klersy Law, P.C. every single day. ❤️

We are incredibly proud of this well-deserved honor and grateful to our clients, colleagues, friends, and community for the trust and support that have made achievements like this possible.

Please join us in celebrating Jessica and this exciting milestone! 👏✨

Congratulations, Jessica! We can't wait to see all that the future holds. 🎊


🌐 Learn more or submit an inquiry at www.klersylaw.com
📞 Or give us a call at (631) 849-0400

Understanding the Difference 🏥 vs. 🏡 Many families are surprised to learn that Home Care Medicaid and Nursing Home Medic...
07/07/2026

Understanding the Difference 🏥 vs. 🏡

Many families are surprised to learn that Home Care Medicaid and Nursing Home Medicaid in New York are not the same program ⚖️

🏡 Home Care Medicaid helps eligible individuals receive care services while remaining safely at home.

🏥 Nursing Home Medicaid helps cover the cost of long-term care in a nursing facility.

Each program has different:
✔️ Eligibility rules
✔️ Financial requirements
✔️ Asset protections
✔️ Look-back periods

Planning ahead can make a significant difference in protecting assets and avoiding unnecessary stress for your loved ones.

At Klersy Law, P.C., we help families across New York navigate Medicaid planning with compassion and clarity 🤝


🌐 Learn more or submit an inquiry at www.klersylaw.com
📞 Or give us a call at (631) 849-0400

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