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Medicare Coverage for Rehab or Nursing Home: Watch Out for the 3-Day Hospital Stay
It is commonly understood that if an individual is transferred from a hospital directly to a nursing home or rehabilitation center, s/he will be entitled to Medicare coverage for a […]
Continue readingMedicaid Planning Through Trusts Has Become More Attractive
By Paul Hyl, EsqThe Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (“DRA”) was not all bad news for our clients. Sure there’s the extended look-back period, the delayed running of the penalty […]
Continue readingMedicaid and Real Property: Don’t Let This Happen to You
When engaging in Medicaid planning and applying for Medicaid benefits, the old saying is true: you get what you pay for. Although it may be tempting to utilize the lower-cost […]
Continue readingMarried Couples: Who Owns What?
Be sure you know what property is yours to leave or give away. Married couples usually own lots, if not all, of their valuable property together. If you want to leave […]
Continue readingMario Mattessich: Adored father of Cona Elder Law’s Bonnie Mattessich
By Bonnie MattessichI am walking in loving memory of my father, Mario Mattessich. I will be working on September 21 for American Heart Association at Jones Beach to raise […]
Continue readingDo You Know a Long Island Senior in Need?
Senior Dreams Come True Receives its Largest Donation to Date The votes are in! Senior Dreams Come True will be receiving over $7,000 from 100 Women Who Care About Long Island! 100 Women Who […]
Continue readingDigital Estate Planning
Photo albums, diaries, and letters are rapidly being replaced by their electronic counterparts. Personal property like photos and journals can tell your life story, and passing that story on to […]
Continue readingSpecial Needs Trusts
Which One Meets Your Client’s Needs? By Jennifer B. Cona and Matthew Zebatto Personal injury and medical malpractice practitioners know better than anyone that earning a lawsuit award by verdict or settlement […]
Continue reading529 College Savings Plans and Medicaid
529 College Savings Plans are special accounts used to save money for college and secondary education. Grandparents often establish a 529 account as soon as their grandchild is born with […]
Continue readingCona Elder Law April 2018 News and Events
Join Us at the 5th Annual Cona Elder Law Caregiver ConferenceApril 25, 2018Embracing Aging on Long Island: Life Care Options at Every StageWednesday April 25, 20185:30 pm to 9:00 pmMelville Marriott1350 […]
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