Elder Care & Estate Planning Blog

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....

MELVILLE, NEW YORK, JANUARY 11th, 2023: Tully Law Group, P.C. is proud to announce the addition of three new partners to the firm. This news represents Tully Law Group’s expansion within the Long Island marketplace to provide legal services focusing on Elder Care & Estate Planning.  The new partners are...

The start of a new year is the perfect time to focus on improving certain aspects of our lives for the better. With the last few years being a struggle for so many, it’s even more important than ever to create uplifting and helpful goals for 2023. New Year’s resolutions...

January 1, 2023.  Melville, NY:  Tully Law Group, PC is proud to announce the change of its brand "Tully Law Group - Elder Care Law" to include our Estate Planning practice area with the new brand name "Tully Law Group - Elder Care & Estate Planning.  The new brand is...

Deciding to start elder care for your loved one can be scary and nerve-wracking, particularly in a post-COVID-19 world. Senior care facilities in New York State were hit hard during the pandemic, and nursing homes received an unfavorable reputation for handling unprecedented events. Thankfully, we’ve learned a lot over the...

February’s Blog Recap: There are several legal planning documents that are necessary as we age.  A trust and a durable power of attorney are two of the most important ones. There are multiple types of Trusts including revocable and irrevocable. A Trust creates a legal entity and it is important...