Melissa Negin-Wiener Discussing the Top Myths of Elder Law and Estate Planning

Focus on Estates: What is Probate

Probate vs. Non-Probate AssetsIt is important to understand the difference between probate and non-probate assets. Probate is the legal process overseen by the Surrogate’s Court where a deceased person’s assets […]

Estate Planning: Don’t Set It and Forget It

Estate Planning is an on-going process. You should not “set it and forget it”. Doing so leads to unintended consequences, such as leaving out new grandchildren, making unequal gifts to heirs due […]

Top 10 Myths of Elder Law & Estate Planning

Misinformation abounds in Elder Law, confusing older adults, community members and professionals alike. Don’t fall victim to inaccurate information and make costly mistakes! Get legal advice from experienced Elder Law […]

Slow Medicaid Processing Leaves Patients in Limbo

Many applications take months to be ruled on while families rack up big bills.by Claude Solnik Morris Wiener, a 94-year-old Medford resident who developed diabetes and a host of other diseases, […]

Parents, Don’t Delay! Your College Age Children Must Have A Health Care Proxy

Health Care Proxy for College StudentsImagine this scenario:  You are the parent of a college student. Your telephone rings one evening and on the other end is your child’s roommate telling […]

Admission Agreements: Time to Update

A well-drafted Admission Agreement is the best tool not only to help protect your facility but to educate and inform your residents and their family members as to their obligations. […]

Executive Profile: Jennifer Cona

As managing partner of Melville-based Cona Elder Law, Jennifer Cona takes pride in assisting her eldercare clients and their families, especially when helping them avoid a crisis. She strives to […]

Cona Elder Law News and Events June 2018

Cona Elder Law Around Long Island6.8.18 – Talent Connection: Uniting Long Island’s Top Employers With Differently-Abled Job SeekersJoin Cona Elder Law on Friday, J une 8th at Farmingdale State College from […]

Accessing A Loved One’s Medical Records

As our loved ones age, our involvement in their affairs increases as we assist them with their daily lives. This is especially true when a medical crisis arises. Most of […]