Protecting Your Loved Ones Through Proper Planning Explore common myths about long-term care planning, emphasizing the limitations of traditional wills, trusts, or insurance in covering long-term care needs. Receive insights into empowering family decision-making, the differences between Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance, the real costs of care, and strategies for asset protection while qualifying for aid. This workshop is a crucial guide for informed long-term care planning.
Attorney Steven L. Rubin has earned the distinction of Certified Elder Law Attorney from the National Elder Law Foundation. He has been in training for his dream job as an attorney, since he was 5 years old. His trustworthy, shoot-from-the-hip, “pull no punches” approach is appreciated by clients. Most of his passion stems from the fact that Steve knows what it’s like to sit on the other side of the desk.
While Steve was in law school, his mother was diagnosed with ALS and given less than a year to live. He was thrust into a number of roles that his clients often find themselves in — caregiver, advocate, provider, and concerned loved one.
While his mom lost her battle to ALS, Steve vowed never to give up the fight. He finished Widener University School of Law and has dedicated his career to helping his clients deal with tough issues — such as death, incapacity, disability, special needs, social security, asset protection, litigation and taxes – and providing that assistance in the best and least stressful way possible.
Attorney Rubin was born in New Haven and has been a life-long Connecticut resident. He graduated from Cheshire High School and the University of Connecticut (UCONN) with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. While attending the University of Connecticut, Attorney Rubin was a member of the governing counsel for the Housing Board of Directors and the vice president of the Jewish Student Association. He graduated UCONN a member of Phi Alpha Phi — the national political science honor society.
Attorney Rubin then attended Widener University School of Law in Pennsylvania. While attending Widener, he was a member of the Trial Advocacy Honor Society and participated in numerous Moot Court arguments. He was also a founding member of the Animal Rights Legal Society and Treasurer of the Environmental Law and Policy Society, involvements that put into action his values and ideals.
Attorney Rubin has passed the Bar in Connecticut, New York, and Florida. He is a member of organizations that reflect his career directions and active participation: Connecticut Bar Association; the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association; the New York Bar Association; the Florida Bar Association; the Connecticut Bar Association Young Lawyers; the Florida Bar Association Young Lawyers Division; the New York Bar Association Young Lawyers Division; New Haven Bar Association, New Haven Bar Association Young Lawyers; New Haven Bar Association Public Service Committee; the New Haven Bar Association Trusts and Estates Committee; Court Relations Committee; and the American Bar Association. His practice focuses on elder law, estate planning, estate administration and probate, Title XIX (Medicaid) planning and eligibility, Life Care Planning, business continuation, disability and special needs planning, trust planning and administration, and related tax matters.
Attorney Rubin volunteers his free time at the Veterans Legal Clinic, providing free advice to veterans who otherwise could not afford legal representation. When not working, Steven enjoys reading books, watching and attending sporting events, and spending time with his dog and family. He is a fundraiser for the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association, and the American Cancer Society. Attorney Rubin also volunteers his time at soup kitchens and other philanthropic activities.
ADMISSIONS:
United States District Court for the District of Connecticut
State of Connecticut
State of New York
State of Florida
Accredited by the Veterans Administration
Issues Impacting The Long-Term Care Of All Seniors
Accidents, injury, and illness happen without warning, and dementia can sneak up on you—yet most seniors do not have the right legal plans in place to protect their assets, wishes, and personal control if short or long-term incapacity occurs.
We invite you to join attorney Steven Rubin for a free Workshop where you will learn how to put safeguards in place to ensure your assets, wishes, and long-term care needs are handled the way YOU want, no matter what happens.
MYTH: Your will or trust will help you during incapacity
MYTH: Doctors and financial institutions will automatically allow family members to make important decisions on your behalf
MYTH: All of your long-term care expenses will be covered by Medicare or your private insurance
Don’t Leave the Security and Happiness of Your Golden Years to Chance…
When you attend our free educational Workshop, you will discover:
The bare minimum documentation you need to ensure your family can make decisions and immediately access medical records and bank accounts to maintain your bills and monthly obligations if short or long-term incapacity occurs.
A no-nonsense breakdown of the differences between Medicare, Medicaid, and Long-Term Care Insurance…and exactly what is covered under each option if you require hospitalization or long-term care.
What long-term care will really cost and how to make sure your children are never left scrambling to sell off your assets or foot the bill for your care.
How to qualify for Medicaid and VA benefits without sacrificing everything you own in the process. Easy ways to empower your entire family and chosen caregivers to understand and make all the decisions you want in an emergency.
How to keep the government out of your business (and out of your wallet!) if you are temporarily or permanently incapacitated and unable to make decisions for yourself.
Proper planning can help you protect your independence, preserve your dignity, and stay in full control as you age.
