With 80 million baby boomers moving into their "golden years," and one person attaining age 50 every seven seconds, there is a great demand for information on elder law.

Elder law includes general estate planning issues, counseling and planning for incapacity with alternative decision-making documents, and planning for possible long-term care needs, including nursing home care. In addition, many of the entitlements, such as Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, and "health care reform," are being driven at the federal level. It takes a elder law attorney committed to practice primarily in this area of law to stay on top of the most current changes in legislation.

As the lead New York City Estate Planning Attorney with the Firm of Ronald Fatoullah & Associates, I am committed to working hard to preserve your assets and protect your family.

With offices in Great Neck, Forest Hills, and Brooklyn, New York, my Firm handles hundreds of Medicaid applications, and has considerable proficiency in these areas. Called an "Ardent Advocate for Senior Citizens' Rights" by a national news reporter, I am currently serving on the executive committee of the Elder Law Section of the Nassau State Bar Association, where I also chair its Legislative Committee. I was named a "Fellow" of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, where I chaired its Public Policy Committee. While serving on the Public Policy Committee, I was invited to Washington to meet with Former President Clinton to discuss policy issues regarding senior citizens. I am also the immediate past chair of the Legal Committee of the Alzheimer's Association, Long Island Chapter, and am Certified as an elder law attorney by the National elder Law Foundation, the only organization accredited by the American Bar Association to offer certification in the area of elder law.

The New York City Estate Planning Attorneys of Ronald Fatoullah & Associates advise senior citizens and their families about the numerous and complex legal aspects of aging, including: