Admissions Beware: CMS Expands Definition of Prohibited Third-Party Guarantee

Federal law has long prohibited nursing homes from requiring a third party to guarantee payment of charges incurred for a resident’s room, board, and medical care. Any admission agreement containing […]

‘Advocacy Makes A Difference’: LI Elder Law Attorney Hosts Campaign For Medicaid Funding

Cona Elder Law of Long Island is calling on community members to take action in support of older adults, according to a news release. With New York’s 2025-2026 state budget […]

Take Action: Protect Our Older Adults in Nursing Homes

Do you have a loved one in a Nursing Home? Are you concerned about the care of our older adults? The U.S. House of Representatives just passed a budget resolution […]

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Frederick K. Brewington Delivers Powerful Lecture on Social Justice and Civil Rights at Cona Elder Law

In a Black History Month special event, Cona Elder Law was honored to present and host esteemed civil rights attorney Frederick K. Brewington for an impactful lecture on social justice, […]

Brewington Speaks on Advancing Civil Rights, Social Justice

On a recent Friday, Frederick Brewington, a Hempstead-based attorney, was in Melville, presenting a 90-minute discussion on advancing civil rights and social justice. Brewington led the talk at Cona Elder Law, […]

Breaking Up Is Hard To Do: Strategies For Success In Involuntary Discharge Proceedings

Generally, under New York law, residents of a skilled nursing facility have a right to remain in that facility so long as they choose to do so. However, this does […]

“Lasting Love” Pre-Valentine’s Dinner Celebrates Long Island Couples Married 50+ Years

Long Island couples who have been married 50 years or more gathered for a pre-Valentine’s celebration at the 3rd Annual “Lasting Love” Valentine’s Dinner here tonight, to toast their successful relationships. […]

Ahead of Valentine’s Day, Law Firm Celebrates LI Couples Married 50-Plus Years

This press release was originally featured on LI Business News A Melville-based law firm celebrated Long Island couples who have been married 50 years or more. The celebration was the […]

Parental Consent: Advocating for the Allowance of “Obviously Beneficial” Trust Amendments on Behalf of Minor Child Contingent Beneficiaries

Unlike their revocable counterparts, the main purpose for executing an irrevocable trust is typically to accomplish a broader goal than the simple avoidance of the probate process. Although assets funding […]