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MARIE A. CORLISS, ESQ.                                                        

A BOUTIQUE LAW FIRM EXCLUSIVELY DEDICATED TO ELDER LAW AND ESTATE PLANNING

Extensive experience in the areas of: Elder Law; Medicaid Planning; Trusts and Estates; Special Needs Planning and Estate Administration. Marie Corliss, a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the New York State and Westchester Bar Associations and the Putnam Estate Planning Council, and also serves as a Trustee, Guardianship Court Evaluator, and Legal Guardian.
Transferring Assets to Qualify for Medicaid


Congress has established a period of ineligibility for Medicaid for those who transfer assets. For transfers made prior to February 8, 2006, state Medicaid officials would look only at transfers made within the 36 months prior . . . 


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Incentives to Keep Working While You Collect Social Security

If you are able to continue working while receiving Social Security benefits, you can increase your overall benefit. In addition, although your benefits may be reduced due to your work, you can recoup those lost benefits.

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Woman's Efforts to Change Will Without Professional Assistance Backfire

A recent court decision in Minnesota serves as a cautionary reminder to anyone thinking of changing their estate plan on their own. 

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Transferring Assets Could Create a Long Waiting Period When It Comes Time to Apply for SSI


In most cases, transferring resources out of a Supplemental Security Income (SSI) applicant's name will result in the imposition of a penalty period. Here is how the transfer penalty works.


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