Aging is a natural part of life — but it brings legal and financial challenges that can surprise even the best-prepared families. Medical care costs in the United States are among the highest in the world, and a nursing home stay in New York can cost over $15,000 per month.
The Law Office of Joanna Gwozdz focuses on protecting the assets of families facing these challenges. We help you plan ahead so that a lifetime of work remains secure and your loved ones receive the care they deserve.
Our Elder Law services include:
- Protecting assets from care costs — strategies that shield savings, your home and other assets from high medical, hospital and nursing home bills.
- Home Care Medicaid qualification — helping you obtain Medicaid-funded home care so your loved one can stay in their own home as long as possible.
- Nursing Home Medicaid qualification — when a nursing home becomes necessary, we help families meet Medicaid requirements without losing everything.
- Long-term care planning — comprehensive plans that account for future health and financial needs.
- Protecting the family home — legal strategies to keep the family property despite rising care costs.
Alzheimer's and dementia — why acting early matters
Conditions like Alzheimer's gradually take away the ability to communicate and make decisions. Families, overwhelmed by emotions and daily caregiving, often postpone the visit to a lawyer — and that can be a costly mistake. The earlier the right legal documents are prepared, the more control you keep over the financial and medical situation.
If your loved one is losing the ability to make decisions independently — don't wait. Meeting with an attorney is the first and most important step.