Elder Law and Medicaid Planning on Long Island
Most of us will need some form of long term care, and neither Medicare nor private health insurance covers it. Planning ahead is what lets families use the benefits available to them without spending down everything.
- Long term care planning for in home assistance or a nursing home stay
- Trusts and asset protection strategies used to access government benefits
- Special needs planning so an inheritance does not cost someone their benefits
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The problems families bring us
Almost always it is an adult child calling about a parent, and almost always the trigger is a hospital stay or a diagnosis.
The cost of care itself
Long term care can average $4,000 to $12,000 or more per month in the United States, depending on where you live and the level of care required. Some studies estimate that nearly two thirds of families run out of money within the first year or two of moving into a nursing home.
Insurance does not cover it
Private health insurance plans and Medicare do not cover long term care costs. That surprises most families, and it is usually the reason they come in.
Trusts and asset protection
Using trusts and other asset protection strategies, you and your loved ones may be able to take advantage of government benefits without spending down all of your assets or losing everything you own.
The documents need the right provisions
A Durable Power of Attorney, Will, Living Trust and Advanced Directives all need special provisions for this kind of planning. Without them families hit unnecessary obstacles at the worst possible moment.
Who needs long term care planning
Life expectancies in the United States are at an all time high, which means more of us will need some form of care at some point. Whether that is in home assistance or a longer nursing home stay, it has become close to inevitable.
You are planning ahead
Nobody needs care yet. This is the position with the most options open to it, because strategies can be put in place deliberately rather than under pressure. If you are reading this before anything has happened, you are in the best place to act.
A parent has had a health event
A hospital stay or a diagnosis is what brings most families to this conversation. The question then becomes what can still be done, and the honest answer depends entirely on the specifics of the situation.
Ask before you move anything
The costliest mistakes we see are well intentioned transfers made before anyone asked what the consequences would be. Signing the house over to a child is the classic example. The consultation is free, so it costs nothing to find out first.
Why families choose this firm
Explained in plain terms
Medicaid rules are genuinely complicated. Jason explains what applies to your situation without burying you in the parts that do not.
CLTC certified
Jason holds the Certified in Long Term Care designation alongside his law licence and his work as a Financial Advisor.
Fees in writing
Agreed before any work begins, which matters when a family is already facing care costs.
The whole family in the room
These decisions rarely involve one person. Adult children and siblings are welcome in the conversation.
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“My parents recently decided it was time to create their estate plan, and we are so glad they chose Jason. He explained everything clearly, step by step, and made the entire process easy to understand. He also took the time to explain to my siblings and me how our future inheritance will be protected, which gave our whole family peace of mind.”
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“My husband and I knew we needed a will after having our first child, but we had no idea where to start. The team made everything easy to understand and helped us think through decisions we had not even considered, like guardianship and protecting our children. We never felt rushed, and every question was answered with patience.”
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“After losing a family member, the last thing we wanted was to feel overwhelmed by legal matters. This firm handled our probate needs with compassion and attention to detail. We truly appreciated their support.”
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“I wanted to protect myself and my family but knew nothing about trusts. Mr Breit explained everything in plain language, he was thorough and patient without making me feel rushed.”
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“One thing I really appreciated was how transparent they were. The fees were agreed to in writing before any work started, so I never had to worry about surprise bills whenever I called with questions.”
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“We are so thankful we found a firm that truly understands planning for families with special needs. It is comforting to know our loved one with special needs has a plan in place for the future.”
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“We first completed our estate plan a few years ago and recently went back because our family situation changed. They reviewed everything with us and made updating our plan incredibly easy. It is comforting knowing we have a law firm we can continue to rely on instead of starting over somewhere else every few years.”
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“Jason and Sarah are very professional and work in a timely and efficient manner. Jason is well versed in his area of expertise, and he takes the time to listen to your needs and explain legalese in layman’s terms. He also had good ideas we had not thought of. Highly recommended.”
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“I was not sure where to start with estate planning, but the team made the process much less intimidating than I expected. They were professional, responsive, and incredibly thorough. I especially like that they encourage clients to come back for plan reviews as life changes.”
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“I was referred to this firm by someone I trust, and now I understand why they spoke so highly of them. The entire experience was exceptional. Jason and Sarah kept me updated throughout the process. They were knowledgeable, caring, and truly committed to helping families protect what matters most.”
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“Jason took the time to really help me understand the purpose of creating an estate plan and why it matters. Thanks to him, I now have peace of mind knowing my family will be taken care of.”
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“Everyone in the office made me feel like I mattered. I never felt like I was just another appointment on the calendar. You can tell they care about building relationships with their clients, and that is not something you find often anymore.”
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“Jason and his team did an unbelievable job with my family estate planning. I highly recommend him. Courteous, professional, diligent and timely.”
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“Guy knows what he is talking about. He gets back to you quickly with answers.”
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Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every matter is different and the outcome of any particular matter depends on its own facts.
Jason R. Breit, Esq.
Jason built this practice around a view he formed early: a lot of legal work is either set up to escalate a fight or is purely transactional, and neither one serves a family trying to make a decision.
So the process here starts with education. Clients get walked through what they own, who depends on them, and what the law would do by default if nothing were in place. From there they choose. The point is not to produce documents. It is to make sure the documents work when the family needs them.
Alongside the law practice Jason works as a Financial Advisor, which means beneficiary designations, account titling, and the tax side get considered in the same conversation instead of being left to someone else.
- Admitted in New York, 2007
- J.D., Roger Williams School of Law
- MBA, Dowling College Townsend School of Business
- B.A., Hamilton College
- RICP, Retirement Income Certified Professional
- CLTC, Certified in Long Term Care
Elder law questions
Melville, minutes from the Nassau line
Jason R. Breit, Esq., P.C.
Melville, New York 11747
Saturday, 9am to 2pm
Sunday, closed
Find out where you stand before anything is moved
The consultation is free. If planning is not what you need right now, we will tell you that.