Estate & Medicaid Planning Seminars
To attend one of our planning seminars or webinars, please call 518-465-7581 or Contact Us
The attorneys at the Herzog Law Firm are available to speak at community events, trade shows, continuing education, foundations, other groups, and media appearances. We have experience with groups from 5 to 1,000 people. Please contact us for more information on our speaker services. We have a number of topics available in our legal practice areas.
The events listed below are on Zoom, virtual meeting software.
December Estate Planning Webinars
WEBINAR Wednesday
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
10 am – Top 10 Reasons to Plan your Estate
Life is uncertain. There are numerous reasons to create an estate plan that has absolutely nothing to do with how wealthy you may or may not be. Planning for minor children, asset protection and beneficiaries, tax planning, and even end of life planning is included. To help you plan your estate, we will discuss some critical issues that should be at the forefront of your estate planning discussions. Click here to register.
2 pm – How Not to pay for services: Long term care solutions
Confused about navigating the long-term care system? Don’t understand all that is available? Unbelievably, our community is rich in many services that will allow you to age in place, right in wherever you call home! Learn about all that is available and how to access these services. In addition, if unforeseen should happen, how to deal with a crisis. Click here to register.
WEBINAR WEEK
Monday, December 13, 2021
2 pm – Wills vs. Trusts
Learn about Revocable & Irrevocable Trusts, Advance Directives, types of Wills, and how to use them to benefit yourself and your loved ones. Learn about protecting your home and assets and avoiding court & spend downs. Click here to register.
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
2 pm- Legal and Financial Planning for Alzheimer’s Disease presented in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association of Northeastern NY
You will learn about important legal and financial issues to consider, how to put plans in place, and how to access legal and financial resources near you. This program will cover information for families and individuals dealing with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. Topics covered will include: making legal plans that fit your needs, legal documents you’ll need and what they mean for all of you, how to find legal and financial assistance, practical strategies for making a long-term plan of care, tax deductions, and credits, government programs that can help pay for care. Click here to register.
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
2 pm- Aging in Place
Most people given the choice want to remain in their homes for the duration of their life. We will discuss actions to consider and resources available to help you remain independent in your home. We will also discuss funding options in detail and how to access and navigate available services. Click here to register.
Thursday, December 16, 2021
2 pm- Advance Directives: What They Are and Why You Need Them:
Choices regarding medical care and financial decisions are within your control. However, there may come a time when you do not have the ability to make these decisions for yourself due to incapacity. Advance directives, which include power of attorney and health care proxy, are the legal documents, which allow you to designate individuals to make decisions related to your medical care and finances if you become incapacitated. Click here to register.
Friday, December 17, 2021
2 pm- Medicaid/ Estate Planning Myths
Think you only need a Will, or have to spend everything before Medicaid pays for your care? Do you believe the “state” will take all of your assets? Learn the ins and outs of how to qualify and what Medicaid will cover; you will be surprised! Click here to register.