I am pleased to announce that I will be writing a column in each newsletter where I answer your questions regarding the legal issues that may have an effect on you. One to three questions and answers will be published in each newsletter. The questions should cover any of the following topics: Planning for disability or incapacity, which includes but is not limited to Powers of Attorney, Health Care Proxies, Living Wills, Trusts, and Guardianship proceedings Paying for long term care which includes but is not limited to private health insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and private payment Different types of care options available, which include but is not limited to home care, assisted living, and skilled nursing facilities General Estate planning questions, which including wills, trusts, probate vs. non-probate, and estate and gift tax. You should send your questions by mail to: "Ask the Attorney" c/o Sheryl R. Frishman, Esq. Freedman and Fish, LLP 521 Fifth Avenue 25th Floor New York, New York 10175 or e-mail to SFrishman@freedmanandfishllp.com. Please note that the answer to any of your questions is not the rendering of legal advice, and an attorney should be consulted before relying on any of the information given in this column.