New York’s Ban on Evictions is Good News for Mentally Disabled Adults
New York State’s ban on evictions is good news for the mentally incapacitated, who often do not understand their obligation to pay rent, or how…
Moving Your Ward Out of a Nursing Home to Avoid Covid-19
Are you a guardian concerned about keeping your ward in a nursing home? You aren’t overreacting. Statistics and reports about the spread on Covid-19 through…
Making End-of-Life Decisions for Others in the Covid-19 Era
New York City is now the epicenter of the Covid-19 crisis. Not every New Yorker has the ability to make medical decisions on their own.…
Adult Guardianship Myths Debunked
There are many misconceptions about adult guardianship in New York. With this blog post, we hope to dispel some of these myths and clear the…
Katya Sverdlov, Esq., CFA Quoted Extensively in HavenLife
Of Counsel Katya Sverdlov, Esq., CFA was recently quoted extensively by Nicole Dieker in HavenLife. The article explores the financial challenges faced by many parents…
Guardian’s Guide to End-of-Life Decision Making in Hospital’s and Nursing Homes When Ward’s Wishes Unknown
Being a guardian of another adult is hard work. In fact, serving as an article 81 guardian in New York is akin to having a…
Does my loved one need a guardian?
Whether guardianship is appropriate for a loved one depends on a variety of factors. I help New Yorkers determine the best legal solution for mentally…