Elder Care & Estate Planning Blog

Recognizing the Unsung Heroes: Celebrating Social Worker Appreciation in March
Recognizing the Unsung Heroes: Celebrating Social Worker Appreciation in March
In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it's easy to overlook the invaluable contributions of those who work tirelessly behind the scenes to support individuals and families in need. March is not only a time for the arrival of spring but also a moment to honor and appreciate...
Don’t Rely on Luck: Why Estate Planning is Crucial in Times of Uncertainty
Don’t Rely on Luck: Why Estate Planning is Crucial in Times of Uncertainty
As St. Patrick's Day approaches, the concept of luck is at the forefront of our minds. However, when it comes to safeguarding your loved ones and assets, relying solely on luck is not a prudent strategy. Just over four years ago, the world was caught off guard by the COVID-19...
Five Tips for Holiday Visits with Older Loved Ones
Five Tips for Holiday Visits with Older Loved Ones
As the calendar flips to December, the holiday season officially kicks off, bringing with it the joy of gathering with loved ones. While the holidays are a time for celebration, we must be mindful of the potential changes in our older loved ones' well-being. Paying attention to their evolving needs...
Tully Law Group’s Elder Care Coordinators: On the Move
Tully Law Group’s Elder Care Coordinators: On the Move
At Tully Law Group, our Elder Care Coordinators are dedicated to enhancing the lives of the seniors within our community. An Elder Care Coordinator (ECC) is a professional, such as a social worker, counselor, nurse, or gerontologist, who assists older people and their families to attain the highest quality of...
2023 Walk to End Alzheimer’s: Team Tully AlzStars
2023 Walk to End Alzheimer’s: Team Tully AlzStars
North Babylon, NY - October 22, 2023: Tully Law Group is happy to share the success of their participation in the 2023 North Babylon Walk to End Alzheimer's as the "Tully AlzStars." On October 22, 2023, this event showcased Tully Law Group's commitment to the Alzheimer's cause and its dedication...
Guardianship Basics: What Is It and When Is It Used?
Guardianship Basics: What Is It and When Is It Used?
When adults lose the ability to make critical decisions about their health and assets, and a durable modified power of attorney does not exist, guardianship is an excellent form of support. Guardianship is a legal process involving a court-appointed individual whose role is to support someone in making decisions about...
May Is National Elder Law Month
May Is National Elder Law Month
May marks the beginning of National Elder Law Month! Since the Presidential Proclamation of 1963, when President John F. Kennedy designated May as “Senior Citizens Month,” May has been a month to celebrate and support aging Americans and the individuals and organizations dedicated to advocating for their well-being. According to...
National Healthcare Decisions Day
National Healthcare Decisions Day
Losing the capacity to make critical decisions about your health is scary, but it doesn’t have to be any made worse. National Healthcare Decisions Day on April 16th is a day for everyone to take stock and consider who will help them make these essential decisions to ease worries about...
SENIOR ALERT: Those Who Fail to Recertify Medicaid May Lose Coverage
SENIOR ALERT: Those Who Fail to Recertify Medicaid May Lose Coverage
For the past three years, tens of millions of Americans on Medicaid did not have to worry about losing their coverage. Early in the pandemic, Congress passed a law preventing states from removing people from Medicaid. This was key to the historically high Medicaid enrollment and record-low uninsured rate in...
Three Ways To Avoid Probate
Three Ways To Avoid Probate
How to Avoid Probate  It’s difficult enough to save an inheritance for our children and loved ones so why force them into court before they can receive it?  Probate fees for the court, the lawyer and even the genealogy company can threaten to take large portions of your estate. In...