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Persons in second marriages and unmarried persons in long term relationships have circumstances that call for many questions to be asked and scenarios to be explored. The length of their relationship, their relative financial situations, whether they keep their assets separate, how they feel about their children and whether they have a prenuptial agreement are just some of the factors to be considered in determining how to proceed. A trust of some sort is usually wise, even if it is a simple trust contained in a Will.

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Phone: (631) 584-0100

Address: 291 Lake Ave, Saint James, NY 11780

Website: http://www.bollhoferlaw.com

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Bollhofer Joseph

Premarital Agreement
Persons in second marriages and unmarried persons in long term relationships have circumstances that call for many questions to be asked and scenarios to be explored. The length of their relationship, their relative financial situations, whether they keep their assets separate, how they feel about their children and whether they have a prenuptial agreement are just some of the factors to be considered in determining how to proceed. A trust of some sort is usually wise, even if it is a simple trust contained in a Will.
Guardianship
A good POA is “durable,” that is, it is still valid if the principal is incapacitated. In fact, the statutory POA forms in existence since September 1, 2009 contain a presumption that they are durable unless they state otherwise. A comprehensive POA, together with a Health Care Proxy, can avoid the need for the appointment of a guardian by the Court on behalf of an incapacitated person. Guardianship proceedings are expensive, time consuming and often emotionally draining. A comprehensive POA will permit an agent to act on behalf of a principal to do virtually everything that the principal could do.

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Business Disputes
You. Whether you’re looking for representation in the areas of Elder law, Real Estate, Medicaid, Estate Planning or Administration, Business law or personal injury, we go above and beyond for your rights to make you feel comfortable and bring your matter to a successful conclusion.
Business Transactions
“I would like to start out by stating that I have known Joseph personally as well as working with him on business transactions. He has always struck me as a Trustworthy and knowledgeable Attorney. When I needed someone for my own personal issues, I was very comfortable using Joseph.”

Non-compete Agreement
“We have used Joe to buy and sell 4 different houses, for elder law planning, and to review an employment noncompete agreement. He is invariably thorough and a pleasure to work with.”

Real Estate Litigation
Joseph A. Bollhofer, Esq., is an attorney who practices law in the areas of elder law, Medicaid, estate and business planning and administration, and real estate. He is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), and of the Elder Law, Real Property, and Surrogate’s Court Committees of the Suffolk County Bar Association and of the Elder Law and Real Property Law Sections of the New York State Bar Association. He has been serving area residents since 1985 and is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey. His office is located at 291 Lake Ave., St. James, NY. (584-0100). For reprints of this article and others concerning Medicaid, elder law, estate and business planning and real estate law, send a request to
Real Estate Transactions
“I used Joe for several real estate transactions. He is thorough and has been a great advisor. I highly recommend him.”
Land Use and Zoning

Personal Injury
Joseph A. Bollhofer, Esq., is an attorney who practices law in the areas of elder law, Medicaid, estate and business planning and administration, real estate and personal injury. He is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and of the Elder Law, Real Property, and Surrogate’s Court Committees of the Suffolk County Bar Association and the Elder Law, Real Property Law and Torts, Insurance and Negligence Sections of the New York State Bar Association. He has been serving area residents since 1985 and is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey. His office is located at 291 Lake Ave., St. James, NY. (631-584-0100). For reprints of this article and others send a request to
Social Security Disability
Catherine is an ABA certified Paralegal and Notary Public with many years of experience in several areas of law including Social Security Disability, Medicare and Medicaid eligibility as well as Real Estate.
Medicaid Planning
However, under the new rules, the penalty period does not begin until after the applicant is in a nursing home, is “otherwise eligible” for medicaid but for the transfers that were made, and a medicaid application is filed. The applicant therefore cannot now simply wait out a penalty period before entering a nursing home and applying for medicaid. This is an extremely important change in the law that has turned medicaid planning on its head.

Trusts and Estates

Estate Planning
We used Joseph Bollhofer for my mother’s Estate Planning. He was a pleasure to deal with, patient and comprehensive, with the experience and foresight to include aspects of the documents that we had not even considered. Having everything in place before we need it has been a relief and it was a far more pleasant experience than anticipated. The 1st meeting covered everything we wanted, and a draft was in our hands shortly thereafter. There were no edits required and signing was the next week. Knowing we now have a family lawyer who is just a phone call away and right in town lets us move forward knowing that when the sands of time shift, we’re not alone in moving forward through unknown geography. Highly recommend!
Wills
Many people know that probate is the process of having a deceased person’s property administered by a representative appointed by the probate court so that it may be transferred under a last will and testament, if there is one, or to the heirs of the deceased person.
Trusts
However, unlike nursing home Medicaid, in New York currently there is no “look-back” period for home care (or “Community”) Medicaid. If you made gifts to anyone or to a properly worded irrevocable trust this month, and were left with only your house and $14,850, next month you would be eligible for Medicaid coverage at home, subject to the amount of your income. Special rules apply if you are married. As well, there are special rules that apply regarding retirement accounts.
Power of Attorney
Make sure a trusted person or two at least has authority to obtain copies of financial records. A better recommendation is that your trusted person be authorized to sign on accounts, and that you sign a comprehensive Power of Attorney authorizing that person to act on your behalf.
Probate

Foreclosure
“Joseph has been a huge source of relief with maintaining an out-of-state relationship with my family. It is many times difficult to find people who you can trust completely. I believe that Joe is one of those people. He has and is giving us excellent guidance in Estate Planning and Home Foreclosure.”
Tax Law
A new Federal tax law affecting how retirement accounts are treated became effective January 1, 2020. It is called the “Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act”.

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