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The 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 […]
Continue readingViewpoint: Expand Senior Care
By Jennifer B. Cona, Esq. Sen. Kemp Hannon, R-Garden City, once again has his eye on the ball regarding the elderly with an effort to push through legislation that would streamline […]
Continue readingMedicare 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 readingLegal Alert: Beware of Tax Scams
Tax season is well upon us. In addition to the stress and strain of tax return filings and deadlines, we must all be aware of the various scams associated with […]
Continue readingLEGAL ALERT Real Estate Transaction Fees Dramatically Increased
Dire county finances on Long Island have led to a dramatic increase in real estate transaction fees in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. To avoid a 1.2% increase in real property […]
Continue readingHoliday Family Gatherings: How Is Your Older Loved One Doing?
Holiday family gatherings are not just good for catching-up; they are an opportunity to assess your older loved one’s status and needs. Certain clues can reveal a decline in abilities […]
Continue readingHoliday Family Gatherings: A Time to Assess
Holiday family gatherings are not just good for catching-up; they are an opportunity to assess your aging loved one’s status and needs. Certain clues can reveal a decline in mental […]
Continue readingHealthcare for seniors: Now is the time to act
Jennifer B. Cona, Esq. With the healthcare bill stalled or (dare I say it) dead, now is the time for older adults to take action to protect themselves, their families and […]
Continue readingMEDICARE BASICS AND OPEN ENROLLMENT
with Bob FalkowitzDate: Wednesday, October 18, 2017 – 3:00pm to 5:00pmWednesday, October 25, 2017 – 3:00pm to 5:00pmWednesday, November 1, 2017 – 3:00pm to 5:00pmWednesday, November 8, 2017 – 3:00pm to […]
Continue readingLegal Alert Last Ditch Effort to Repeal the Affordable Care Act: What You Need to Know
In a last ditch effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Senators Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Bill Cassidy (R-L.A.) have put forth a new bill which can be passed […]
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