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Alan D. Feller, Esq.
- Apr 4, 2018
- 2 min
Don’t Bet the House: An Elder Law Attorney’s Property Protection Hints
Property Ownership is more than just paying the mortgage. It is the home where you and your family sleep at night. It is the rental property that provides a steady income. It is the speculative investment that may appreciate. It is the vacation spot that is your Oasis. Safeguarding real property requires organizational thinking. For example, let’s say you own multiple properties in different states (a primary residence in New York, a rustic cabin in Vermont). Placing
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Alan D. Feller, Esq.
- Dec 19, 2017
- 3 min
Family Holiday Talking Points
One of the luxuries of spending time with family during the holiday season is the embrace of continuity. Most years are uneventful , unless dad attempts to light the holiday candles with the 40 year old matchbook from the Bowling Alley. Sometimes the nostalgia is interrupted by complications. Maybe age has caught up to mom or Uncle Frank’s retirement has changed the family’s month to month financial outlook. Burying uneasiness may not be appropriate when there is a family
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Alan D. Feller, Esq.
- Oct 10, 2017
- 2 min
The Elder Law Guide To Talking With Children
“Children should be seen and not heard.” My parents loved to take that old expression out for a spin every once in a while. It was never taken seriously. The three of us loved to talk. Knowing my place and shutting up was never an option. There was usually too much information being shared as opposed to not enough. Not all families operate like that. Elder Law is an education in family dynamics and communication. More than a few parents subscribed to that old express
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Alan D. Feller, Esq.
- Sep 6, 2017
- 2 min
Medicaid and Assisted Living
The virtues of aging at home have been trumpeted for decades. A home can be modified and adapted for a homeowner’s continued use while still maintaining familiarity and continuity. Home health aides can be hired for day-to-day care and trips to senior centers can provide the necessary social stimulation. The argument in favor of staying in one’s home and fighting the good fight is persuasive most of the time. Experience has taught me that simple narratives do not always t
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Alan D. Feller, Esq.
- Jul 31, 2017
- 1 min
Mahopac’s Sloan & Feller - Providing peace of mind for more than 15 years!
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Alan D. Feller, Esq.
- Jun 15, 2017
- 2 min
Don’t Bet the House: An Elder Law Attorney’s Property Protection Hints
Property Ownership is more than just paying the mortgage. It is the home where you and your family sleep at night. It is the rental property that provides a steady income. It is the speculative investment that may appreciate. It is the vacation spot that is your Oasis. Safeguarding real property requires organizational thinking. For example, let’s say you own multiple properties in different states (a primary residence in New York, a rustic cabin in Vermont). Placing
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Alan D. Feller, Esq.
- May 31, 2017
- 2 min
Power of Attorney: Using your Power Wisely
Around 11:30 in the morning your work phone lights up while an electronic tone vibrates the desk. The caller ID box reads “Danbury Hospital.” In the next minute you hear the words, “mom, admitted, heart attack, stable, stent,” spoken by the hospitalist on duty. You are caught off guard, but getting to the hospital becomes the day’s priority. After you arrive at the hospital, you find your mother’s room and judge how this ordeal has impacted her. If mom is awake and spea
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