Elder Care & Estate Planning Blog

National Senior Independence Month  
National Senior Independence Month  
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...
Managing Partner Brian Andrew Tully Elected President of LCPLFA
Managing Partner Brian Andrew Tully Elected President of LCPLFA
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....
Tully Law Group, P.C. Announces Three New Partners 
Tully Law Group, P.C. Announces Three New Partners 
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...
New Year’s Resolutions for Seniors
New Year’s Resolutions for Seniors
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...
Tully Law Group, PC Announces Brand Change
Tully Law Group, PC Announces Brand Change
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...
Plan Ahead! Know Your Options For Elder Care
Plan Ahead! Know Your Options For Elder Care
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...
Powers of Attorney and Trusts
Powers of Attorney and Trusts
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...
Important Types of Trusts and How to Fund Them
Important Types of Trusts and How to Fund Them
A well-drafted Trust by an experienced Elder Care Lawyer can ensure your loved ones and property will be protected. Learn all about Trusts and how to securely fund them to accommodate your needs and achieve your goals. Common Types of Trusts A Trust is a document that creates a legal...
10 Tips to Avoid Caregiver Burnout
10 Tips to Avoid Caregiver Burnout
Caring for an elderly parent or loved one can be extremely rewarding in many ways, but while those feelings of goodwill can be uplifting, the work can sometimes feel overwhelming and put you in a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion. And if ignored, those depleting feelings can lead...
8 Reasons You Should Avoid Cookie-Cutter Estate Plans
8 Reasons You Should Avoid Cookie-Cutter Estate Plans
Estate Planning is an important step in securing your financial future for yourself and your loved ones. Your plan should be tailored to your specific needs, goals and family circumstances. There is no one size fits all estate planning model, nor should you rely on DIY or online forms to...