Kenneth Roland Kraus

Kenneth Kraus helps individuals and families prepare their estate plan, including Wills, asset protection Trusts, Supplemental Needs Trusts (SNTs), Powers of Attorney and Health Care Proxies. He also assists with the probate process including the preparation of income, fiduciary, gift and estate tax returns and the sale of real estate. In addition, Ken works with families to help them understand the complexities of long-term care financing, including Medicare, Medicaid, home care and nursing home planning. Given the ever-changing estate and income tax laws and the increasing concern of special needs and long-term care planning, Ken’s depth and breadth of experience helps the firm’s clients understand the scope of these different risks to their estate plans and financial independence.

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New York

New York State Office of Court Administration

ID Number: 4362877

Since 2006

Partner

Evans Fox LLP

2008 - Current

Town Judge

Town of Chili

2015 - 2020

Deputy Town Supervisor

Town of Chili

2012 - 2015

Attorney

Pfalzgraf Beinhauer Grear Harris Schuller LLP

2006 - 2008

SUNY Buffalo Law School

Client Champion (Platinum)

Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Client's Choice

Avvo

2021

Client Champion (Gold)

Martindale-Hubbell

2021

New York State Bar  # 4362877

Member

2006 - Current

The Importance of Proper Medicaid Planning — Part Three, Dear Rochester, Retire Well Podcast

July 7, 2021

SixPoint Financial Partners

Do you know the four factors you should be aware of when applying for Medicaid? They are your age, health considerations, personal finances and your own personal motivation behind applying in the first place. https://www.evansfox.com/podcasts/the-importance-of-proper-medicaid-planning-part-three/

The Importance of Proper Medicaid Planning — Part Two, Dear Rochester, Retire Well Podcast

June 23, 2021

SixPoint Financial Partners

As we get older, the realities of what it takes to plan for long-term care sets in. But as people start to realize how complicated the process can be, they wait too long and run out of time. This leads to difficulties trying to secure the funding they need for their loved ones or themselves. https://www.evansfox.com/podcasts/the-importance-of-proper-medicaid-planning-part-two/

The Importance of Proper Medicaid Planning – Part One, Dear Rochester, Retire Well Podcast

June 9, 2021

SixPoint Financial Partners

Now more than ever, people are concerned about their financial health and wellness, and whether they will be protected if an unexpected crisis should occur. But for many, understanding the Medicaid eligibility rules can be even more complicated. In part one of this mini-series, David Pulcini speaks with attorney Ken Kraus about the importance of proper Medicaid planning. https://www.evansfox.com/podcasts/the-importance-of-proper-medicaid-planning-part-one/