Legal Question in Elder Law in New York

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I have been to an elder care lawyer and signed a retainer about two months ago in the amount of $8000.00 (which I paid at that time in full). The lawyer contacted me this past week and told me the amount could go over substantially because more in-depth documentation is required. This lawyer said I could either drop the contract with her and lose whatever amount I put in so far (with a 25% discount) or continue with her and pay quite a bit more. She has not given me an estimate yet of the $ amount, stating that it is hard to be exact. I was supposed to get an itemized bill about every 2 months, which I haven't yet received. Also, she is trying to get me nursing home medicaid (although I intend to keep my mother at home) at this time because of she wants to start the penalty period going. However, I feel my mother is doing very well at home and a nursing home would be the very last thing I would want to consider for her. The lawyer feels my mother had a stroke and is 86 years old, so she is vulnerable to having another. The lawyer told me not to consider community medicaid at this time because she has long-term care for two years (but only enough to cover aides - $170/day). She has a 24 hour aide at this time.


Asked on 7/07/08, 9:46 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

jeffrey lazroe Jeffrey A. Lazroe attorney at law

Re: elder care law

From your question, I am not sure what this lawyer has been retained to do. Can you be more detailed

Please feel free to contact me. Jeffrey Lazroe

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Answered on 7/07/08, 10:26 am
Richard Bryan Richard Bryan Attorney PC

Re: elder care law

Sorry; in the first place you haven't asked a question.

Second, since you have a lawyer working on mom's case it would be not be appropriate or responsible to comment on the situation.

Good luck, and god bless.

Rick Bryan

New York, NY

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Answered on 7/07/08, 9:54 pm


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