Elder Care & Estate Planning Blog

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

February 1st marks the beginning of Black History Month. In honor of this month-long celebration, Tully Law Group has gathered a list of events happening around Long Island.     Black History Month Self-Guided Hike, Adult Program at Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 3  Sunday, February 5th, 2023  1pm-3pm  $4 Admission    Black History Month: Planet Explorers...

February is National Senior Independence Month! In the aging community, losing your independence is a common fear. The loss of independence can result in reduced self-worth and respect, which makes it crucial to help aging individuals maintain as much control over their lives as possible. This month celebrates the independence...

Tully Law Group is proud to announce that managing partner & founder Brian Andrew Tully has been elected President of the Life Care Planning Law Firm Association (LCPLFA). Brian has been an active member of the LCPLAFA since 2009. During this time, he served on the Board of Directors twice....