Elder Law<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div> With age, infirmity is inevitable, but planning for it is a choice. Since 1997, William J. Newstad, Esq., Attorney and Counselor at Law has helped seniors and their adult children create effective long-term care plans that address their health needs while protecting vital assets. We make taking control of your future easy, with informative discussions in the comfort and privacy of our Staten Island office.<\/p>\n An accident or prolonged illness can be devastating for a senior on a fixed income. Expenses cascade like dominos falling: hospital costs, diagnostic testing, medication, rehabilitation facility costs, physical and occupational therapy, home health care, housekeeping services and doctor\u2019s office visits. For many seniors, Medicare will cover most costs, but others may exhaust some of their benefits and will have to pay out of pocket. Without a sound long-term care plan in place, these seniors may have to sacrifice assets they were holding for retirement or had planned to leave to their children.<\/p>\n Seniors usually receive long-term care in a nursing home, at home or at an assisted-living facility. They pay for these services with a combination of government benefits and private insurance before having to go \u201cout-of-pocket.\u201d As your long-term care lawyer<\/a>, we can advise you on strategies to:<\/p>\nStaten Island Elder Attorney Advises on Long-Term Care Planning<\/h1>\n
Multifaceted strategies to safeguard your health and welfare<\/h2>\n
Don\u2019t let long-term care costs rob you of your future<\/h2>\n
Elder attorney shows how to use your benefits and save your assets<\/h2>\n