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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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Senior Associate Cheryl L. Katz Erato spoke with Neil Himmelstein on Main Street Code, 103.9FM Long Island News Radio.
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Senior Associate Cheryl L. Katz Erato spoke with David Levenstein and Neil Himmelstein on Back to Business, 103.9FM Long Island News Radio.
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Asset Protection Planning: Preserving Your Assets and Protecting Your Family
As Published in Long Island Press, longislandpress.com and danspapers.com If you’re like most people, you worked hard all your life, raised a family, and provided a leg-up for your children. […]
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Cheryl L. Katz-Erato Selected by State Bar to Chair Important Programs
Cheryl L. Katz-Erato, a Senior Associate at the Melville-based law firm Cona Elder Law, was selected by the New York State Bar Association to educate our attorney colleagues throughout the […]
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Estate Tax Planning: Gifting to Heirs
As published in the Long Island Press, on longislandpress.com and danspapers.com As the holiday season is upon us and the tax year is coming to a close, it is a […]
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4 Holiday Scams to Look Out for This Season
‘Tis the season of giving, which means it’s time for online shopping, in-store purchases, giveaway contests and charitable donations. Unfortunately, with every credit card swipe, gift card purchase, social media […]
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