By: Dana Walsh Sivak NOTE: This article is Part 5 of our Elder Abuse Awareness series published in recognition of Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Visit our blog to read our other articles in this important series. When we think...

By: Dana Walsh Sivak NOTE: This article is PART 4 of our Elder Abuse Awareness series published in recognition of Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Visit our blog to read our other articles in this important series.   When...

By: Dana Walsh Sivak NOTE: This article is Part 3 of our Elder Abuse Awareness series published in recognition of Elder Abuse Awareness Day.  Visit our blog to read our other articles in this important series. When you have...

By: Dana Walsh Sivak NOTE: This article is Part 2 of our Elder Abuse Awareness series published in recognition of Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Visit our blog to read our other articles in this important series. Once...

By: Dana Walsh Sivak NOTE: This article is Part 1 of our Elder Abuse Awareness series published in recognition of Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Visit our blog to read our other articles in this important series. Older adults...

Elder abuse is a common issue, but not one that is talked about enough – it takes on many forms, including physical, mental, and financial abuse, and often goes undetected for long periods of time.   As elder law...

By: Dana Walsh Sivak, Esq. and Kate Dargan Updated Medicaid Resource & Income Allowance Figures for 2026 The New York Department of Health has issued updated guidelines setting forth the resource and income allowance...

By: Dana Walsh Sivak, Esq. A common misconception about qualifying for home care benefits through the Community Medicaid program is the belief that the applicant (or their loved one) “makes too much money to get...

By: Dana Walsh Sivak, Esq., with contributions by Michael B. Shapiro, Esq. On December 17, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that a deal was reached with lawmakers to move forward with signing the Medical Aid in Dying Act...

Falcon Rappaport & Berkman (FRB) is proud to announce that Dana Walsh Sivak and Allen Abraham have been promoted to Equity Partners, recognizing their exceptional legal expertise, leadership, and contributions to the...