
Staffing Shortage Crisis for Elder Care, Imminent
The population of elderly people in the United States is rapidly increasing. It is estimated that there are more than 49 million elderly persons aged 65 and over, which constitutes 14% of the total population of the United States. As the number of older adults continue to rise, so does the employer’s demand for semi-skilled,

What is a Special Needs Trust?
What is a Special Needs Trust? This interview with Joseph Ranni, Esq. of Ranni Law Firm, PLLC answers the following questions: What is a special needs trust? What is a first party special needs trust? What is a third party special needs trust? Who needs a special needs trust? How does a special needs trust

Health Care Proxy, or Durable power of Attorney?
Health care Proxy, or Durable power of Attorney? This interview with Joe Ranni, Esq. answers many questions about health care proxies, including: What is a health care proxy? What does health care proxy mean? How to decline as signed agent on health care proxy? Who can serve as a health care proxy? How is a health care proxy different than

Accommodative Housing for Older Persons and Persons with Disabilities: A Non-Proprietary Multidisciplinary Collaborative Proposal
Publication Date: March 2022Copyright 2022 by the New York State Bar Association.ISSN 1530-3926 | ISSN 1933-8406 (online) I. An Historical Lack of AccommodativeHousingOlder adults and persons with disabilities are all too often unable or no longer able to live in their homes. Tragically, once a person begins that journey, they become separated from their spouse,

What Is The Accommodative Housing Proposal?
What Is The Accommodative Housing Proposal? This interview with Joe Ranni, Esq. discusses the Accommodative Housing Proposal for the disabled and elderly. This interview answers the following questions: What is the accommodative housing proposal for older adults and people with disabilities? Why do you call it a collaboration? Why do you say its non-proprietary? What is the purpose? What are

How Is Disability Treated Under the Law?
How Is Disability Treated Under the Law? Want to know how disability is treated under the law? Watch the full interview with Joe Ranni, Esq. and see how to protect yourself and your loved ones. This interview covers the following questions: What is disability law? How are disabilities treated under the law? What is your focus on

Joseph J. Ranni, Attorney and Managing Partner is recognized and distinguished in the Top Attorneys of North America
Florida, NY WW/Press/January 26, 2022 – Joseph J. Ranni, Attorney and Managing Partner, with the Ranni Law Firm is recognized and distinguished in the Top Attorneys of North America 2022-2023 edition by The Who’s Who Directories. The Ranni Law Firm’s concentration is in Elder and Disability Law focused upon personal and financial planning for clients to live home with the best

What is a Trust Attorney?
What is a Trust Attorney? Want to know what is a trust attorney and how he can help shield your assets? Watch the full interview with Joe Ranni, Esq. and see how to protect yourself and your loved ones. This interview covers the following questions: Who needs a trust attorney? What is a trust? What

10 Elder Law Questions You Need Answered
10 Elder Law Questions You Need Answered There are many questions you must ask before hiring an Elder Law Attorney. This interview with Joe Ranni, Esq. answers 10 of the biggest questions you need to know, in order to be better prepared. This interview answers the following questions: What is elder law? What is elder law

Medicaid’s Asset Transfer Rules
Why not qualify for Medicaid coverage of nursing home care by simply transferring assets out of your name? Congress does not want you to move into a nursing home on Monday, give all your money to your children (or whomever) on Tuesday, and qualify for Medicaid on Wednesday. So it has imposed restrictions on the

Medicaid Permitted Transfers
While most transfers are penalized with a period of Medicaid ineligibility, certain transfers are exempt from this sanction. Even after entering a nursing home, you may transfer any asset to the following without having to wait out a period of Medicaid ineligibility: > Your spouse (but this may not help you become eligible since the