Founding Partner Bernard A. Krooks Featured in Where is Wendy Williams? Documentary

Mr. Krooks was also interviewed by The Hollywood Reporter

ICYMI! On February 24 and 25, @Lifetime aired a heart wrenching documentary, Where is Wendy Williams?, about the long-time media personality Wendy Williams, who is most known for The Wendy Williams Show, and, most recently, her battle with dementia and guardianship. The Hollywood Reporter interviewed Founding Partner Bernard A. Krooks, J.D., CPA, LLM (in taxation), CELA®, AEP® (Distinguished) at length explaining the guardianship process and its challenges.

The Queen of Media’s story underscores the importance of proper estate and elder law planning. It can happen to anyone, irrespective of fame or fortune. As Wendy Williams said it best, “I have no money and I’m going to tell you something…if it happens to me, it could happen to you.” Ms. Williams suffers from a similar type of dementia as Bruce Willis.

Photo courtesy of The Hollywood Reporter.

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Changes to New York Medicaid Income and Asset Limits for 2024

By: Brian Miller, CELA®

With the new year upon us, the New York State Department of Health has issued its updates to the allowed income and resource limits for Medicaid applicants and recipients.

Partner Amy C. O'Hara Presented at

CaringKind NYC Legal and Financial Webinar

On February 5, Partner Amy C. O’Hara CELA®, presented at CaringKind’s Legal and Financial Series. This seminar series aims to acquaint families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias with legal and financial issues associated with planning for the long-term care of their relatives.

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Striking a Balance: Examining 17-A Guardianship Practices for Individuals in Need

By: Amy C. O'Hara, CELA®

17-A guardianship, a legal mechanism in New York State designed to provide protection and support for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, has come under scrutiny in recent years. Most recently, a lawsuit filed by Disabilities Rights New York has raised questions about the fairness and effectiveness of the 17-A guardianship law

Partner Marion Walsh Helps BluePath Service Dogs Puppy Yoga Fundraiser

Partner Marion Walsh participated BluePath's Puppy Yoga fundraiser. It was an unforgettable event that connected service dogs to yoga fans. BluePath provides autism service dogs, offering safety, companionship, and opportunities for independence.

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Updated for 2024: Administering a Special Needs Trust: A Handbook for Trustees

Our colleagues at The Special Needs Alliance updated the Administering a Special Needs Trust: A Handbook for Trustees for 2024.

Special Needs Trusts are complicated and can be hard to understand and administer. They are like other trusts in many respects—the general rules of trust accounting, law and taxation apply—but unlike more familiar trusts in other respects.

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Events

NAMI Westchester’s Find Help Find Hope 40th Anniversary Gala

Date: March 21, 2024

Time: 6:30 pm - reception

7:30 pm - dinner

Location:

The Surf Club on the Sound

280 Davenport Ave.

New Rochelle, NY 10805

Littman Krooks is proud to be an “In Your Own Voice” sponsor NAMI Westchester's Find Help, Find Hope Gala. NAMI Westchester is celebrating a milestone 40 years of serving a half-million community members through advocacy, education and support. Please join us at the Gala for an inspiring evening to support this important work.

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Partner Marion Walsh Serving on Panel on College Transition, hosted by Pace University

Date: April 10, 2024

Time: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Location: Pace University

Jeanette and Morris Kessel Student Center

861 Bedford Road

Pleasantville, NY 10570

Partner Marion Walsh is honored to be a panelist at the NAMI Westchester Event, “College Transition and Your Mental Health Journey: Empower Your Path,” on Wednesday, April 10^th at 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm at Pace University. Marion will discuss the legal nuts and bolts of the transition to college and needed forms to prepare for this journey, for students, parents and all stakeholders.

Join the Littman Krooks Team at NAMI Walks Westchester

Date: May 11, 2024

Time: 8:30 am - 11:30 am

Location: Ridge Road Park

287 Ridge Rd.

Hartsdale, NY 10530

Save the Date! Join the Littman Krooks Team, Lights in the Tunnel, for NAMI Walks Westchester, on Saturday, May 11, 2024.

For additional updates, please visit the Walk Westchester page for more information and ways to support Walk Westchester.

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