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Back GUARDIANSHIP It’s always best to be prepared. Make tough times easier on your family by setting up advance directives. In an emergency, assign your own guardian. When an individual no longer has the mental capacity to manage his or her financial affairs and property or to make personal decisions relating to health care and residence, guardianship may be necessary. A guardianship may also be necessary if there are concerns that someone is being financially exploited or physically abused. Guardianship is the legal process of petitioning the court to appoint a guardian to make decisions on behalf of the alleged incapacitated person (AIP). Once appointed, the guardian stands in the shoes of the individual and is in charge of making personal decisions for the individual and/or decisions about his/her property. The process begins with a court proceeding brought by a petitioner who may be concerned about an elderly relative, friend or neighbor who doesn't appear to be caring for himself or herself properly. The petitioner may want to be the guardian of the person they are concerned about, or the petitioner may want to have a professional guardian appointed. We’re committed to helping make the best choice by providing the compassion, care, and dedication you deserve. With a guardian, you can renounce worry and trust that someone is securing your well-being and wishes. Your loved ones can relax knowing that you’re safe. The court will also provide oversight to ensure your comfort. Having a strong support system always generates happiness, especially when you need help making decisions to enhance your quality of life. It also helps protect you from scammers and those who will try to neglect your rights. If you don’t choose a guardian or power of attorney in advance, the court will choose a reliable option for you, but it’s better to pick your own. It will ensure your independence for longer and give you the freedom to live the way you want. Contact If you are in the US or planning to come to the US and would like to schedule a consultation, let's connect. CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE INITIAL CONSULTATION OR EMAIL US ‬ CALL US

Back Intracompany Transferee The L-1 visa permits a U.S. employer to transfer an employee with specialized knowledge relating to the organization’s interests or a manager/executive from one of its affiliated foreign offices to one of its offices in the United States. This classification also enables a foreign company which does not yet have an affiliated U.S. office to send a specialized knowledge employee or manager/executive to the United States to set one up. This classification also enables a foreign company which does not yet have an affiliated U.S. office to send a specialized knowledge employee or manager/executive to the United States to set one up. There are two types of L-1: L-1A for executives and managers L-1B for employees with specialized knowledge Benefits of an L-1 Visa No Quotas: No annual limits on the number of visas available to certain countries Fast Processing Times: Average processing time is between 3-6 months Premium Processing is also available by paying an additional fee of $2,500 USCIS is required to respond with 15 business days Family: Allowed to take their spouses and dependent children with them with the L-2 visa Work Authorization: Spouses are permitted to apply for work authorization to work for any US employer Tax Advantages: Non-immigrant visa holders are generally not taxed on worldwide income Transition to Green Card: The criteria for L-1A is similar to EB1C category for Multinational Managers or Executives Easier to become permanent residents Also considered a dual intent visa Requirements and eligibility QUALIFICATIONS To receive either type of L-1 visa, both the employer and the employee need to meet the requirements detailed below: Doing business: Defined by the government Means the regular, systematic, and continuous provision of goods and/or services by a qualifying organization. Specialized knowledge: In organization’s product, service, research, equipment, techniques, management, or other interests and its application in international markets, or In the organization’s processes and procedures Executive capacity: The employee’s ability to make decisions of wide latitude without much oversight Managerial capacity: Ability of the employee to supervise and control the work of professional employees and to manage the organization Employee’s ability to manage an essential function of the organization at a high level New Offices: Employer has secured sufficient physical premises to house the new office Employee has been employed as an executive or manager for one continuous year in the three years preceding the filing of the petition The intended U.S. office will support an executive or managerial position within one year of the approval of the petition DOCUMENTS REQUIRED Application process Processing times and Period of Stay/Extension of Stay The L-1 category of visas process begins with a petition. In general, preparing an L-1 petition may take 1-2 months on the average depending on the responsiveness of the clients and the availability of required documents. The petition is then filed by USCIS. On the average, it could take USCIS between 3-6 months to decide on a petition, but with premium processing, USCIS could decide in as fast as 15 business days. Family and Transition to Green Card CAN I TAKE MY FAMILY TO THE UNITED STATES? A successful L-1 applicant applying for a visa under L1 visa can take their spouse to the United States, as well as any dependent children under the age of 21. Spouses are eligible to apply for work authorization to work in the United States. They are not restricted to working in the same L-1 business as their spouse. Contact If you are in the US or planning to come to the US and would like to schedule a consultation, let's connect. CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE INITIAL CONSULTATION OR EMAIL US ‬ CALL US

Back PROTECTED MARKETING AREAS One of the key business issues in any franchise arrangement is how much protection should be given to a particular market. It needs to balance protecting reasonable marketing areas for locals with giving enough room so that franchisers can maximize their penetration, over time. What happens to the Protected Marketing Area upon renewal should be addressed. When discussing the differences between a “territory” and market, it is important for franchisees to be aware that they may get trapped by their unfamiliarity with business terminology. We will help you analyze the important aspects of your franchise agreement and see that it is fair, protective for both franchiser as well as franchisees. Contact If you are in the US or planning to come to the US and would like to schedule a consultation, let's connect. CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE INITIAL CONSULTATION OR EMAIL US ‬ CALL US

Back MEDICAID PLANNING Long-term care can be financially devastating and deplete your life savings. We can help you create a plan that will allow you to stay in control of your life and protect your assets for the people you love. HOW WE CAN HELP YOU: Assist in obtaining government benefits to pay for skilled nursing and in-home care Protect your assets for yourself and your family Navigate through the maze of rules and regulations There are many misconceptions about Medicaid qualification and the “spend down” process. With proper planning, you don’t have to lose everything to a nursing home if you, your spouse, or your parent is in need of long-term care. At Buschkin Law Firm, we understand the difficulties our clients and their families are faced with at the time of a crisis, as well as the level of stress associated with it. Our narrow focus on Elder Law and Estate Planning allows us to develop a solution that alleviates the burden on a client and his or her family. By combining Estate Planning with end-of-life advocacy, our goal is to protect the elderly and disabled, the most vulnerable groups among us. Upon getting to know you and your family, your health care needs, your values, and your preferences, we will work together on developing an estate plan that is right for you and your loved ones. As such, we assist senior citizens and their families on matters related to Medicaid and VA qualifications, guardianships, special needs, and disability planning, and more. When a crisis happens, you need an experienced attorney who you can trust to help you navigate through the convoluted world of wills, trusts and estates, and related government regulations. We will be by your side to plan for the future and protect what is truly important to you. COMMON QUESTIONS WHAT IS MEDICAID PLANNING? Most people know Medicaid as the government medical assistance program for people under a certain income level. Where Medicare pays for doctors, hospitals, and prescriptions, it does not cover long-term nursing homes or in-home care for the elderly. Medicaid is a valuable tool that can be used to pay for a nursing home or in-home care if the person’s countable assets are below a certain amount. DO I NEED TO PLAN FOR MEDICAID NOW? Unfortunately, 2 out of 3 senior citizens will need long-term care at some point. Although no one wants to believe that they will need nursing home care, the reality is that many of us will. If you or a loved one is a senior citizen, it is important to visit an estate planning or elder law attorney who can help walk you through the estate planning process. Because Medicaid considers gifts and other transfers you make (including those made to trusts) within five years of the date you apply for Medicaid, it is important to begin Medicaid planning early, before you and your spouse are actually in need of long-term care. Contact If you are in the US or planning to come to the US and would like to schedule a consultation, let's connect. CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE INITIAL CONSULTATION OR EMAIL US ‬ CALL US