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Medicaid Home Care Coordination Services
As published in the Long Island Press, on longislandpress.com and danspapers.com Alice needed a home health care aide for some time before she finally allowed her daughter Susan to take charge. Susan spent months securing all the financial documentation to prove her mother’s financial eligibility for Medicaid benefits. What a relief to receive that acceptance […]
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Top 5 Probate and Estate Administration Mistakes
As published in Long Island Press and on longislandpress.com and danspapers.com Estate administration is part of the ordinary course of handling the affairs of a deceased loved one. But beware: there are traps for the unwary. Some problems can be avoided by proper planning, others by good practices during the estate administration process. 1. Internet […]
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PLAN NOW: NEW MEDICAID HOME CARE LOOK BACK RULES TAKE EFFECT 10/1/22
Early planning for Medicaid Home Care benefits is now more important than ever. After much delay and anticipation, new Medicaid Home Care rules are slated to take effect on October 1, 2022. As such, there will be a 30 month look-back period and penalty period for all asset transfers during that time period. Currently, there […]
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Spring Cleaning: Time to Review Your Estate Plan
As published in the Long Island Press, on longislandpress.com and danspapers.com. Spring is a great time to review your estate plan. Here is a checklist to help you review your estate planning documents. Check the Last Time You Updated Your Estate Plan An estate plan should be periodically reviewed to make sure it is up […]
Continue readingCheryl L. Katz-Erato on Tax Talk 103.9FM
Check out our own Cheryl L. Katz-Erato on Tax Talk 103.9FM!
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Medicaid Alert: New York State Budget
On Saturday, April 9, 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul signed the annual state budget and addressed many important issues facing older adults. The budget expands Medicaid benefits for people 65 and over as well as benefits for the disabled. It also increases wages to home health care aides, seeking to revive this industry and help the […]
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9 Questions to Ask an Estate Administration Attorney
Estate administration is the process of handling a deceased person’s affairs after they pass away. The tasks necessary vary widely and are typically handled by family members or other trusted persons with the assistance of an estate attorney. If your loved one had a comprehensive estate plan in place, the process is quicker and easier […]
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Senior Partner Melissa Negrin-Wiener Honored as Power 25 in Law
Cona Elder Law is proud to announce Ms. Negrin-Wiener’s selection to the Power 25 in Law which recognizes her outstanding achievements over the last 20 years. Melissa Negrin-Wiener is Member of Cona Elder Law. Ms. Negrin-Wiener manages the Government Benefits and Estate Planning Departments of the firm, concentrating her practice in the areas of asset […]
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A Spring Cleaning Checklist for Your Estate Plan
Spring is just around the corner. As you take time to refresh your home and garden, take the opportunity to look over your estate plan as well. Here is a checklist to help you review your estate planning documents. When Was the Last Time You Updated Your Estate Plan? An estate plan should be periodically […]
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When a Sex Offender Resides in Your Health Care Facility: Know Your Rights and Obligations
Over the past several years, our firm has fielded an influx of concerns from health care facility clients who have learned that there is a registered sex offender living amongst their resident population. Pursuant to the Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA), individuals who have been convicted of the most severe offenses are designated “Level 3” […]
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