Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP
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Visit Best Law Firms profile for Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP Visit Website At Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP, we are dedicated to the practice of elder law; Medicaid planning and applications; estate planning; wills, trusts and estates; guardianships; and special needs planning. We provide our clients personalized, understandable, cost-effective and comprehensive advice with attention and care.
Whether one seeks to do advanced planning to prevent being ravaged by the cost of long-term care or one is faced with an immediate crisis, we represent seniors, the disabled and their families address important issues vital to their health and well-being. The elder law issues we have assisted our clients with include, but are not limited to:
-Asset protection planning
-Medicaid eligibility and applications (nursing home care applications)
-Guardianship proceedings for the disabled (contested and noncontested)
-Special needs planning for the disabled
-Wills, trusts and estates
- Elder Law
- Trusts and Estates
When Should You Engage in Elder Law Planning?
Deciding when to establish a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust requires careful evaluation of financial goals, health prospects, and timing for optimal elder law planning.
Anthony J.
Enea
Does a Transfer On Death Deed Live Up to the Hype?
The new Transfer on Death Deed law aims to simplify estate planning for modest-income individuals, but its estate recovery provisions can inadvertently create financial vulnerabilities.
Anthony J.
Enea
Home is Where the Heart is: The Medicaid Home Care Alternative
While no one plans to enter a nursing home, preparing for all care scenarios ensures seniors can prioritize aging at home with dignity and independence.
Anthony J.
Enea
Long Term Care Insurance Is Not the Only Way to Pay for the Cost of Long term Care
Long-term care insurance offers peace of mind but, like auto insurance, may never be used, making hybrid policies with dual benefits an appealing alternative for some.
Anthony J.
Enea
THE ABC’S of a DNR
Understanding the difference between a Health Care Proxy and a Do Not Resuscitate Order is vital to ensuring your medical and end-of-life wishes are honored.
Anthony J.
Enea
States Are Actively Asserting Their Medicaid Claims/Liens Against a Decedent’s Estates
Medicaid's estate recovery rules highlight the critical need for proper planning, such as using an Irrevocable Medicaid Asset Protection Trust, to protect one's home and assets.
Anthony J.
Enea
The Titling of an “In Trust for” Account at a Large Bank May Pose a Challenge
Navigating bank restrictions on account titling and trust requirements can be complex, underscoring the importance of proactive estate planning and clear legal guidance.
Anthony J.
Enea
Is The Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) Right for You
Despite recent scrutiny and instances of fraud within the CDPAP program, it remains a valuable option for seniors seeking trusted, personalized care at home.
Anthony J.
Enea
The Best Gift You Can Give
Generational gifting not only reduces estate tax liabilities but also strengthens family bonds by providing immediate support to loved ones during your lifetime.
Lauren C.
Enea
Estate Planning for Digital Assets
In today’s digital world, planning for your digital assets is crucial.
Lauren C.
Enea
Congratulations, You’ve Signed Your Estate Planning Documents, Now What?
Estate planning doesn’t end with signing documents — reviewing, updating, and properly funding them ensures they truly protect your legacy.
Lauren C.
Enea
Aging Alone Does Not Need To Be Lonely: Estate Planning Tips For “Solo-Seniors”
"Solo-Seniors" face unique estate planning challenges, but proactive strategies can ensure their wishes are honored and risks like elder abuse are minimized.
Lauren C.
Enea
Estate Planning for College Students: Why It’s Important and How to Get Started
Preparing a Health Care Proxy and Power of Attorney before heading to college can provide students and their families with peace of mind during this exciting transition.
Lauren C.
Enea
Sharing is Caring: Pros and Cons of Communicating Your Estate Plan
Involving your children in your estate planning depends on family dynamics, but transparency can foster understanding.
Lauren C.
Enea
How To Relay Your Medical Preferences In A Health Care Proxy
A Health Care Proxy allows you to appoint someone you trust to make medical decisions on your behalf, ensuring your wishes are respected if you're ever unable to make them yourself.
Lauren C.
Enea
Is It Too Early for Young Adults to Create an Estate Plan?
Estate planning isn't just for the "old" — young adults can secure their future and protect their loved ones with a solid foundation for the unexpected.
Lauren C.
Enea
Six Factors to Consider Prior to Commencing a Guardianship Proceeding Under Article 81 of the MHL
Guardianship proceedings are a last resort for protecting those unable to make their own decisions — consider these six key factors before proceeding.
Lauren C.
Enea
First Steps To Take When A Loved One Passes
Amid the emotional challenges of losing a loved one, understanding the first steps in managing their estate can provide clarity and peace of mind.
Lauren C.
Enea
Attention Single Parents: Protect Your Children With A Proper Estate Plan
Taking the time to develop an estate plan can ease stress and help ensure that your children are provided for according to your wishes.
Lauren C.
Enea
Being Proactive in Retirement
While being proactive is a great idea during any stage in life, the failure to do so when one has reached retirement age can be quite expensive.
Anthony J.
Enea
Why Regular Reporting by the Agent Under a Power of Attorney Is the Best Practice
Understanding the legal framework and responsibilities for POA agents
Anthony J.
Enea
Have You Kept Your Loved Ones in the Dark?
As one ages, keeping secrets from family may result in the family’s inability to take the necessary steps to protect their loved one’s estate from estate taxes and the cost of long-term care.
Anthony J.
Enea
The Importance Of A Third Party SNT For A Disabled Loved One
When considering an SNT for a loved one, it is important to thoroughly review the present and potential future needs of the disabled beneficiary
Anthony J.
Enea
Issues Small Business Owners Need to Address When Implementing an Estate Plan
Why estate planning is essential for small business owners – and how to get started
Anthony J.
Enea
What Is a QPRT and How Can I Utilize It to My Advantage?
QPRT’s can be an ideal planning tool for second/vacation homes that one expects will remain in the family for generations
Anthony J.
Enea
2023 Brings Changes to Medicaid Eligibility Requirements & Estate/Gift Tax Exemption
Medicaid home care is a very advantageous option for seniors and the disabled that need assistance with activities of daily living in their home
Anthony J.
Enea
Where There’s No Will . . .
by Anthony J. Enea
. . . there’s no way for you to ensure your assets get distributed the way you would prefer. A guide to the consequences of exiting the stage without a last will and testament in New York.
Merely Creating an LLC Doesn’t Automatically Give You Personal Protection Against Potential Claims and Creditors of the LLC
Merely Creating an LLC Doesn’t Automatically Give You Personal Protection Against Potential Claims and Creditors of the LLC
Anthony J.
Enea
How Can I Protect My Home with Minimal Impact on My Life?
How Can I Protect My Home with Minimal Impact on My Life?
Anthony J.
Enea
Making Sense of the 2022 Changes to the Medicaid Home Care Program
Making Sense of the 2022 Changes to the Medicaid Home Care Program
Anthony J.
Enea
Can New Yorkers Afford Medicaid Home Care & Nursing Home For All?
Can New Yorkers Afford Medicaid Home Care & Nursing Home For All?
Anthony J.
Enea
The “Last Call” for Medicaid Homecare Without a Look-Back Period for Transfers Has Perhaps Arrived
The “Last Call” for Medicaid Homecare Without a Look-Back Period for Transfers Has Perhaps Arrived
Anthony J.
Enea
Factors that Help Determine Whether a Senior Is a Victim of Elder Abuse
Factors that Help Determine Whether a Senior Is a Victim of Elder Abuse
Anthony J.
Enea
The Decision to Transfer One’s Residence to Loved Ones or a Trust Requires Consideration of Many Factors
The Decision to Transfer One’s Residence to Loved Ones or a Trust Requires Consideration of Many Factors
Anthony J.
Enea
The Consequences of Being in Denial About a Loved One’s Deteriorating Condition
The Consequences of Being in Denial About a Loved One’s Deteriorating Condition
Anthony J.
Enea
Time to Re-focus on Protecting One’s Home From the Cost of Long Term Care
Time to Re-focus on Protecting One’s Home From the Cost of Long Term Care
Anthony J.
Enea
Is This an Opportune Time to Gift Your Commercial Real Estate Holdings for Estate and Gift Tax Planning Purposes?
Is This an Opportune Time to Gift Your Commercial Real Estate Holdings for Estate and Gift Tax Planning Purposes?
Anthony J.
Enea
If Covid-19 Is Not Enough to Motivate You to Get Your Estate and Elder Law Planning and Affairs in Order, What Is?
If Covid-19 Is Not Enough to Motivate You to Get Your Estate and Elder Law Planning and Affairs in Order, What Is?
Anthony J.
Enea
To Gift or Not to Gift? Tis the Question for the Season!
To Gift or Not to Gift? Tis the Question for the Season!
Anthony J.
Enea
Seniors and the Disabled Get a Needed Reprieve from the Imposition of the new Penalty and Lookback Period for Community Medicaid
Seniors and the Disabled Get a Needed Reprieve from the Imposition of the new Penalty and Lookback Period for Community Medicaid
Anthony J.
Enea
What Impact Will the Pandemic and The Presidential Election Have on Federal and New York Estate Tax Exemptions?
What Impact Will the Pandemic and The Presidential Election Have on Federal and New York Estate Tax Exemptions?
Anthony J.
Enea
New Medicaid Eligibility Rules Make Asset Protection Planning an Urgent Need!
New Medicaid Eligibility Rules Make Asset Protection Planning an Urgent Need!
Anthony J.
Enea
The COVID-19 Pandemic’s Long Term Impact on Assisted Living Facilities and Nursing Homes
The COVID-19 Pandemic’s Long Term Impact on Assisted Living Facilities and Nursing Homes
Anthony J.
Enea
Pandemics and Planning: Lessons Learned
by Anthony J. Enea
It's important to be prepared for life-threatening emergencies, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are six basic estate planning documents and advanced directives that everyone should have in order to deal with any potential health crisis.
What is an “ADL” and Why is it so Important to Medicaid Home Care Applicants?
What is an “ADL” and Why is it so Important to Medicaid Home Care Applicants?
Anthony J.
Enea
Why the Secure Act of 2019 May Not Make You Feel Very Secure
Why the Secure Act of 2019 May Not Make You Feel Very Secure
Anthony J.
Enea
Can I Still Protect My Assets if I Need Long Term Care in the Immediate Future?
Can I Still Protect My Assets if I Need Long Term Care in the Immediate Future?
Anthony J.
Enea
Should a Third Party Special Needs Trust Be Revocable or Irrevocable?
Should a Third Party Special Needs Trust Be Revocable or Irrevocable?
Anthony J.
Enea
What Is a Pooled Community Trust and How Does It Help Keep New Yorkers in Their Homes?
by Anthony J. Enea
A pooled community trust allows disabled people who have Medicaid coverage to spend their monthly income that is designated as "surplus" on their own immediate living expenses and daily needs.
Is It Time for You to Have the Long-Term Care Planning Talk With Your Parents?
by Anthony J. Enea
How should you talk to your parents about long-term care options? Estate planning can make for a difficult conversation, but wills and trusts are necessary documents for anyone growing older.
Is it Time for You to Have the Long-Term Care Planning Talk with Your Parents?
Is it Time for You to Have the Long-Term Care Planning Talk with Your Parents?
Anthony J.
Enea
Owning Bitcoin May Complicate Your Estate Plan and Income Taxes
by Anthony J. Enea
Your cryptocurrency assets could pose problems when it comes to your income and estate taxes.
Factors to Consider When Naming a Health Care Agent
by Anthony J. Enea
A health care agent can make medical decisions for you and see that your end of life wishes are respected.
4 Legal New Years Resolutions You Can Actually Keep
by Anthony J. Enea
New Years resolutions don't always work, but these four reasonable suggestions will serve you well for many more years to come.
Factors to Consider When Naming a Health Care Agent
Factors to Consider When Naming a Health Care Agent
Anthony J.
Enea
Four New Year’s Resolutions You Can Actually Keep
Four New Year’s Resolutions You Can Actually Keep
Anthony J.
Enea
Owning Bitcoin May Complicate Your Estate Plan and Income Taxes
Owning Bitcoin May Complicate Your Estate Plan and Income Taxes
Anthony J.
Enea
To Gift or Not to Gift: ’Tis the Question for the Season!
To Gift or Not to Gift: ’Tis the Question for the Season!
Anthony J.
Enea
Anthony J. Enea, 2018 "Lawyer of the Year" for Elder Law
by Nicole Ortiz
Anthony J. Enea of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP was named 2018 "Lawyer of the Year" in White Plains for Elder Law.
Factors to Consider when Selecting an Executor, Trustee, or Agent under a Power of Attorney
by Anthony J. Enea
The decision of who you should select as the executor of your Last Will & Testament, trustee of any trust you create, or as the agent under your Power of Attorney (POA) is a difficult task and one that involves the consideration of numerous factors.
How To Avoid Five Common Estate and Elder Law Planning Mistakes
by Anthony J. Enea
Having a basic understanding of these common mistakes can help reduce the risk of making some unfortunate errors.
Protect Your Pets: Westchester Elder Law Attorney Anthony Enea Explains How to Provide for Pets in an Estate Plan
by Anthony J. Enea
Along with pet ownership comes the responsibility of ensuring your companion animal's care and well-being - even if that extends beyond your lifetime.
Does A Joint Bank Account Automatically Contain A Right Of Survivorship?
by Anthony J. Enea
A joint bank account is a ubiquitous and popular way to own an account with one’s spouse, children, loved ones and friends.
The Treatment and Marshalling of Joint Accounts in an Article 81 Guardianship Proceeding
by Anthony J. Enea
There are numerous legitimate and logical reasons for the creation of a joint account. However, when an Article 81 Guardianship Proceeding is commenced and the Alleged Incapacitated Person (“AIP”) has accounts jointly owned with another person, it is imperative for the Petitioner to determine the reason the joint account(s) was created ...
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