What Is An Estate Plan, What Are Its Elements, And Why Are They Important George Gray talks about estate plans George H. Gray / Wednesday, August 09, 2017 0 1099 Article rating: No rating Hello and Welcome. My name is George Gray. I’m a partner in the law firm of Gray and Feldman with offices in Penfield NY. My areas of practice include wills, trusts, and estates and providing special needs planning for families of an individual with a disability. During the course of my representation, I am often asked “what is an estate plan, what are its elements, and why are they important” Read more
George Gray of Gray & Feldman Law to receive the Outstanding Community Partner Award from Starbridge, Inc. Starbridge will hold an evening event on Saturday, May 13 George H. Gray / Friday, March 24, 2017 0 1232 Article rating: No rating George Gray, a well-known lawyer and advocate for individuals with special needs, will be honored Saturday, May 13th by Starbridge Inc. Read more
Will possession of a gift card/certificate affect individual’s Supplemental Security Income? The answer to the question is: “It Depends.” George H. Gray / Tuesday, March 21, 2017 0 1401 Article rating: No rating The receipt of unearned income during a month will generally result in a dollar-for-dollar reduction in Supplemental Security Income benefits (“SSI”); subject only to the $20 exclusion amount. Whether a gift card/certificate is deemed income depends upon the restrictions placed upon its use. Read more
Can a Special Needs Trust pay a beneficiary’s credit card bill? The answer is: It Depends George H. Gray / Thursday, March 09, 2017 0 1808 Article rating: No rating If a special needs trust (a “SNT”) pays a credit card bill, the consequence of that payment depends upon what was on the bill! For example, if the SNT pays a restaurant charge made while the beneficiary is home, it will reduce his or her Supplemental Security Income (“SSI”) benefit. If, on the other hand, the SNT pays a charge for clothing it will not result in a reduction of SSI benefits Read more
Can a Supplemental Needs Trust pay for restaurant meals? It cannot if you're at home; it can if you're on vacation George H. Gray / Thursday, March 02, 2017 0 1517 Article rating: No rating The answer to the question is: “It Depends.” The SNT should not pay for a restaurant meal while the beneficiary is at home; but, it can pay for restaurant meals while the beneficiary is on vacation! Read more