Cona Elder Law

  631.405.4857

Category Archives for Attorney Resources

Invoking Fear From The Grave: An Introduction To In Terrorem Clauses

Shares

By Cheryl Katz-Erato As a Surrogate’s Court litigation attorney, one of the first things to look for when analyzing a decedent’s will offered or to be offered for probate is if an in terrorem clause (colloquially known as a “no-contest clause”) has been included in the instrument.  In general, an in terrorem clause provides that […]

Continue reading

The Legal Nuances of SCPA Article 17-A Guardianships

Shares

As published in the NYSBA Elder and Special Needs Law Journal | 2022 | Vol. 32 | No. 2 Many parents of children with developmental disabilities[i] or intellectual disabilities[ii] spend years working to ensure that their children receive the best resources and services available to them. Their tireless advocacy likely began in their earliest days […]

Continue reading
Power of Attorney

Power of Attorney: Who Will Control My Money

No one wants to think about the possibility of losing control over their finances. Yet, it’s a very real possibility for virtually all of us. Fortunately, a Durable Power of Attorney (POA) is a powerful tool designed to help protect your assets and future. Let’s take a closer look at the POA and how it […]

Continue reading
An Elder Care Attorney working at his desk

What Does an Elder Care Attorney Do?

Shares

Today, the number of Americans over the age of 65 has surpassed 40 million. Americans are living longer, thanks in part to advances in modern medicine.   Along with longevity comes the need for older adults and their families to navigate state and federal programs available to America’s aging population but which programs are increasingly complex. The […]

Continue reading
An Elder Law Attorney speaking with a client

Best Practices for Choosing an Elder Law Attorney

Shares

Today’s always-on internet and hand-held smartphones allows you to easily search “Elder Law Attorneys in Long Island” to find a list of options. However, just because an attorney has a website and a phone number doesn’t mean they’re right for you.  Choosing the best elder law attorney will take a bit of research and an […]

Continue reading
An elderly couple doing research on an elder care attorney

I’m Not Rich…Do I Need An Elder Care Attorney?

Shares

If you’re a senior and you’ve asked “Do I need an elder law attorney?” — you are not alone. But are you too rich or too poor for elder law planning?  If you have assets you’d like to protect for your future and to pass on to the next generation, you need an elder law […]

Continue reading

Death of a Gun Owner: Criminal Liability for an Heir?

Shares

Most gun owners are cognizant of the strict regulations concerning ownership of a firearm.  However, their family members and heirs are often unaware of the laws governing the disposition of a firearm when the gun owner dies.  The NY Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement (SAFE) Act of 2013, enacted in response to the Sandy Hook […]

Continue reading

In Wake of Guardianship Account Thefts, Strict Compliance Stressed

Shares

by Vesselin Mitev THE THEFTS committed by Steven Rondos, the former Brooklyn attorney who is awaiting sentencing for stealing millions of dollars from guardianship accounts he oversaw, has prompted the state court system to ratchet up guardianship oversight in an attempt to prevent future similar crimes. “We used to wait for reports to come in and now […]

Continue reading

Elder Law Mediation: A Good Alternative to Litigation

Shares

As parents age and require more care, many families are facing intense conflicts with each other.  Fighting between parents and their adult children as well as disagreements between siblings often occur over how to handle such issues as health care needs, living arrangements, asset protection and inheritance issues.  Industry experts believe that 40% of caretakers […]

Continue reading

Think Like a Business Owner to Grow Your Practice

Shares

Date: Friday, November 17, 2017 – 11:00amLocation: Managing Partner Jennifer Cona is presenting “Think Like a Business Owner to Grow Your Practice” at the Nassau County Bar Association’s Business of Law Conference at 11:00AM. For more information and to register please call 516.747.4464.

Continue reading
1 2 3

Accessibility Toolbar

Demo Title


This will close in 0 seconds