Medical Aid in Dying Act Gains Momentum But Legislature Fails to Act

Since 2016, the New York State legislature has been considering a measure known as the Medical Aid in Dying Act, which would allow terminally ill people to access life-ending medication. […]

Jennifer Cona on “Tip of the Law – Harnessing Core Values for Legal Success”

Melissa Negrin-Wiener on the Radio Show Island Outlook with John Lynch

Connoisseur Media · Cona Elder Law June 2024 Recently, Melissa Negrin-Wiener was on the radio show Island Outlook with John Lynch. Click here to listen to the radio show. Date: […]

Melissa Negrin-Weiner on Things You Should Leave Out of Your Will

Melissa Negrin-Weiner’s insights were recently featured in a Kiplinger article titled “Seven Things You Should Leave Out of Your Will, According to Experts”. To read the full article click here. […]

Are You Avoiding Estate Planning? Procrastinate No More!

By Jennifer Cona, Esq. Originally published in the June 2024 issue of the Long Island Press, Power of Your Attorney. If you have an Estate Plan, congratulations! You are one […]

Planning and Caring For the Needs of Long Island’s Aging Population

Jennifer Cona’s quotes were recently featured in an article by LIBN. To view the full article please click here. A Holistic Approach Elder law entails legal, financial and emotional planning, […]

Medical Aid in Dying: Proposed Act Gains Momentum

With just two weeks left in the 2024 legislative session before the summer recess, the New York State legislature still has before it the Medical Aid in Dying Act (A995/S2445). […]

In High Demand: The Implications of Recreational Marijuana & CBD Use in New York Skilled Nursing Facilities

In recent years, New York State has joined a growing number of states loosening restrictions on the use of marijuana. First, in 2014, New York enacted the Compassionate Care Act, […]

Press Release – Cona Elder Law Conference Tackles “The Senior Loneliness Epidemic” on Long Island

Cona Elder Law hosted its 6th annual Caregiver Conference on May 8th. LongIsland.com put out a press release about the event. Topics included financing senior living, including asset protection planning, Medicaid […]

Press Release – Cona Elder Law’s 6th annual Caregiver Conference a Success

Cona Elder Law hosted its 6th annual Caregiver Conference on May 8th. TBR News Media put out a press release regarding the success of the event. More than 200 guests […]