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Grandparents and Grandchildren: What Are Your Rights?

September 8 is Grandparents Day! To honor this special day and in recognition of the importance of the grandparent-grandchild relationship, let’s take a look at the rights grandparents have in […]

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Cona Elder Law Holds Team Building Event at Long Island Destination

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Cona Elder Law hosted the event for its 35 team members at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHoF) in Stony Brook. The event, a murder mystery […]

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Grandparents Do Have Rights

What Are Your Rights in the Life of Your Grandchild? During the month of September, we celebrate Grandparents Day. Let’s honor this special day and recognize the importance of the […]

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The Real Cost of Probate

We all hear: “I want to avoid Probate.” But why? What does that mean? How critical is it to avoid Probate in New York? What is Probate? Probate is the […]

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Implementing Regulations Stymie Medicaid Access and Reimbursement for Undocumented Residents Over Age 65

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Beginning on January 1, 2024, New York expanded access to Medicaid coverage for nursing home residents who lack legal immigration status. Under the new law, undocumented non-citizens in New York […]

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Do-It-Yourself Online Will Programs: Penny Wise and Pound Foolish

August is “Make-a-Will Month” and we couldn’t be happier for the community to be talking about the importance of having a Will! Unfortunately, many people are turning to “Do-It-Yourself” (DIY) […]

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Melissa Negrin-Wiener on Things You Should Never Put in a Living Trust

Melissa Negrin-Wiener’s insights were recently featured in a GoBankingRates article titled: I’m an Estate Planner: 4 Things You Should Never Put in a Living Trust. A living trust may hold […]

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Transfer on Death Deeds: A Simple Solution?

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By Jennifer Cona, Esq. Originally published in the August 2024 issue of the Long Island Press, Power of Your Attorney. Transfer on Death (TOD) deeds just became permissible in New […]

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The Greatest Wealth Transfer in History is Upon Us: Are Boomers Doing it Right?

According to research conducted by the financial market intelligence firm, Cerulli and Associates, Baby Boomers and the Silent Generation will pass down a whopping $84 trillion in assets between now […]

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Melissa Negrin-Wiener on Kids With Special Needs

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Melissa Negrin-Wiener’s insights were recently featured in a Barrons article titled: Kids With Special Needs Deserve Benefits. A Trust Protects Them. Melissa shares her insights on third-party supplemental trusts and […]

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