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Wills FAQ
What you need to know about the most basic estate planning document What’s Below: What happens if I die without a will? What makes a will legal? Do I need a lawyer to […]
Continue readingWho Will Mind Mom? Check Her Contract
Seniors Turn to Written Agreements to Compensate Relatives as Caregivers; Reducing Estate SizeBy Jennifer B. Cona, Esq.TRISH RICHERT recently signed a blinding employment contract. In exchange for taking care of a […]
Continue readingFinancial Security: It’s Never Too Early to Plan – Five Tips for People in their 40s
Start deferring money into a qualified retirement plan (401(k), 403(b)) each pay period, even if just $25/pay check. This is important in your 40s so that retirement funds can grow, and […]
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By Jennifer B. Cona, Esq. Jennifer B. Cona is a partner and director of Cona Elder Law PLLC (Cona Elder Law) in Melville. Cona practices Elder Law, Trusts and Estates advocating for […]
Continue readingThe Executor’s Job
What’s involved in wrapping up an estate. It’s both an honor and a burden to serve as someone’s executor. An executor is entrusted with responsibility for winding up someone’s earthly affairs […]
Continue readingWhen Planning For Medicaid Leads to Estate Litigation
Family agreements offer way to avoid disputes within families after death of parentsBy Jennifer B. Cona, Esq. MORE SENIORS and their families are becoming aware of elder law and specific planning […]
Continue readingEstate Tax Portability
The IRS recently released new rules regarding federal estate tax “portability” which allows a married couple to collectively pass nearly $11 million of assets to their heirs without paying estate […]
Continue readingPlanning Ahead to Avoid a Family Fight
Call it the ultimate, unintended consequence: a plan intended to preserve your children’s inheritance that triggers a family feud instead. “We’re seeing more litigation among family members as a result […]
Continue readingWhen Do I Need to Change My Will?
Make sure your will reflects your current wishes and situation. Experience teaches us that the only constant in life is change. But we don’t always keep up with the important tasks […]
Continue readingThe Perils of Funeral Prepayment Plans
Tips on shopping for funeral goods and services. Shopping around for the most suitable and affordable funeral goods and services is a wise consumer idea. However, be extremely cautious about paying […]
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