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Giannasca & Shook named Best in Poughkeepsie 2018

Giannasca & Shook’s attorneys, Michael A. Giannasca & Brian L. Miller, are honored to be named among the Best of Poughkeepsie 2018. Call us at 845-293-6300 or click here to contact us online for all of your Elder Law and Estate Planning needs. Congratulations to this year’s honored business! Featured in the Poughkeepsie Journal.

By Brian Miller | Published June 22, 2018 | Posted in Uncategorized |

Can A Person With Cognitive Impairment Sign Legal Documents?

When someone begins to exhibit signs of Alzheimer’s or dementia – or perhaps even has a diagnosis of some type of cognitive impairment, they often turn to us – wondering if it’s too late to prepare estate plans and get advanced directives in place. To better understand what can and cannot be done, consider the… Read More »

By Brian Miller | Published September 13, 2017 | Posted in Advanced Directives, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Guardianship, HCP, Health Care Proxy, Health Care Proxy, Trusts, Trusts, Uncategorized, Wills, Wills | Tagged Advance Directives, Alzheimer's, Capacity, Cognitive Impairment, Dementia, Elder Law Attorneys, Estate Planning, Westchester Elder Law Attorney |

Giannasca & Shook, PLLC is proud to sponsor Senior Law Day

Giannasca & Shook, PLLC is proud to sponsor Westchester County’s Senior Law Day, which will take place on May 18, 2017 (9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.) at the Jefferson Village Community Center, located at 3480 Hill Boulevard, Yorktown Heights, New York.

By Brian Miller | Published June 14, 2017 | Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Jefferson Village Community Center, Senior Law Day, Westchester Elder Law |

UNDERSTANDING A HEALTH CARE PROXY

Richard, an 81 year-old widower, has had his Will and advanced directive documents (Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxy and Living Will) in order for some time. His daughter, Beth, was named his Health Care Agent in his health care proxy. Of his children, she lived the closest and often accompanied him to doctors’ appointments… Read More »

By Brian Miller | Published February 23, 2017 | Posted in Advanced Directives, Elder Law, Estate Planning, HCP, Health Care Proxy, Health Care Proxy, Uncategorized | Tagged Advanced Directives, Elder Law Attorneys, HCP, Health Care Proxy, Westchester Elder Law Attorney |

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This is the official Elder Law blog of Giannasca & Shook, PLLC. We will begin posting on this blog shortly, so please check back regularly for updates about the firm, notable cases and more.

By Michael A. Giannasca | Published May 23, 2016 | Posted in Uncategorized | | Leave a comment