# Cheryl A\. Merritt\-Giles Attorney at Law: Elder Law, Estate Planning, and Medicaid Planning in White Plains, NY

> Elder law, estate planning, and medicaid planning attorney in White Plains, NY\.

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- [Guardianship](https://merritt-gileslaw.com/guardianship/)
- [Medicaid \& Long\-Term Care Planning](https://merritt-gileslaw.com/medicaid-planning/)
- [Home](https://merritt-gileslaw.com/)
- [Trusts and Estates \& Legacy Planning](https://merritt-gileslaw.com/estate-planning/)
- [Probate](https://merritt-gileslaw.com/probate/)

## Posts
- [Two Common Special Needs Trust Mistakes Families Make](https://merritt-gileslaw.com/2026/02/28/two-common-special-needs-trust-mistakes-families-make/): \<p\>\<span\>\<span\>Even a well\-intentioned special needs trust trustee or other caring family members can make mistakes that may put a person with a disability at risk of losing public benefits such as Supplemental Security Income \(SSI\) and Medicaid\.\</span\>\</span\>\</p\>

- [Prepare for Your First Individualized Education Plan Meeting](https://merritt-gileslaw.com/2026/02/28/how-to-prepare-for-your-first-iep-meeting/): \<p\>Many parents feel intimidated at the thought of attending their child’s first Individualized Education Program \(IEP\) meeting, but with adequate preparation it can be an informative, successful and \(relatively\) stress\-free experience\.\</p\>

- [The State of Family Caregiving in the United States](https://merritt-gileslaw.com/2026/02/28/the-state-of-family-caregiving-in-the-united-states/): \<p\>\<span\>An estimated 63 million Americans are serving as family caregivers\. That is roughly one in four adults providing often unpaid care for a relative or friend with a disability, chronic illness, or other serious condition\.\</span\>\</p\>

- [Why You Should Choose a Third\-Party Special Needs Trust](https://merritt-gileslaw.com/2026/02/28/invite-others-to-contribute-to-the-trust/): \<p\>When parents ponder how to provide for their child with special needs, they sometimes forget one of the key advantages of a special needs trust\. Members of the family and friends can make gifts once it has been set up\.\</p\>

- [How to Prevent Long\-Term Care Insurance Claim Denials](https://merritt-gileslaw.com/2026/02/28/how-to-prevent-long-term-care-insurance-claim-denials/): \<p\>Understanding why long\-term care insurance denials happen and how to avoid them can save families significant stress and expense\.\</p\>


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