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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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National Healthcare Decisions Day
April 16th is National Healthcare Decisions Day, a day for all of us to take stock and ask ourselves: “Do I have Advance Directives: a Health Care Proxy, Living Will […]
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Retirement Savings and Required Minimum Distributions: A Review of the Rules
Retirement savings are critical for all of us but so is following the strict laws and rules when taking distributions. Unfortunately, these rules have been changing practically every year, making […]
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New York Proposes to Eliminate the Medicaid Resource Test in 2023
The proposed FY 2023 Executive Budget seeks to eliminate the resource test and raise the income cap for seniors and individuals with disabilities to 138% of the Federal Poverty Level […]
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National Healthcare Decisions Day: Do You Have Advance Directives?
As published in the Long Island Press, longislandpress.com, and danspapers.com A person with capacity can communicate their wishes to medical professionals regarding their health care decisions, but what happens if […]
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Non-probate Assets: Are Your Beneficiary Designations Up to Date?
As published in the Long Island Press, longislandpress.com, and danspapers.com Up-to-date beneficiary designations are an important part of maintaining the health of your overall estate plan. When naming a beneficiary […]
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