Protect Yourself from the Coronavirus

Cona Elder Law is at the forefront of the latest news on COVID-19, also know as the Coronavirus. Click here to listen to partner Melissa Negrin-Wiener discuss Coronavirus and the […]

Irrevocable or Revocable: Which Trust Is Right For You?

All trusts are not the same and there are many different types used for a variety of purposes. Two common types of trusts in estate planning are revocable trusts and […]

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Estate Administration: Small Estate Threshold Raised in New York

Probate and administration proceedings in New York State are reasonably straight forward and efficient, relative to other states, and New York law also allows for a simplified proceeding called voluntary administration for small estates with […]

Couples Married 50+ Years Tell All for Long Lasting Love

Cona Elder Law Hosts 27 Couples who have been Married for 50+ Years for a Valentine’s Dinner “This was a great night to look forward to and such a wonderful event […]

How to Select an Executor

A key component in an estate plan is selecting your decision-makers. One of those decision-makers is your executor, whom you name in your last will and testament to take charge […]

Your Social Security Statement: What Is It and Why Should You Save It?

This is the time of year when recipients of Social Security will receive an annual benefit statement from the Social Security Administration. This year’s benefit statement will show a 1.6% […]

Top Ten Estate Planning Tips For Parents of Children With Special Needs

Today, children with a wide variety of special needs live long and productive lives. Advancements in medical science and healthcare plus the availability of innovative resources that provide occupational training, […]

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Medicaid Rates in 2020

Medicaid Regional Rates: The following figures represent the Department of Health’s assessment as to the average cost of nursing home care in each region. These figures are used to calculate […]