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Category Archives for Estate Planning (Wills and Trusts), Probate/Estate Administration
The ABLE Act: Savings Accounts for the Disabled
The ABLE Act (Achieving a Better Life Experience Act) is a new federal law designed to give individuals with disabilities access to savings accounts without disrupting their eligibility for government […]
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 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 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 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 readingAsk the Expert – Irrevocable Means Just That
Act Two – YOUR GUIDE TO RETIREMENT PLANNING AND LIVINGby Karen E. Klein with expert Paul Hyl, Esq. The Problem: Ten years ago, my now-84-year-old mom placed her house into an […]
Continue readingEstate Planning & Medicaid Basics
Date: Thursday, October 26, 2017 – 10:00am to 11:00amLocation: Plainedge Library1060 Hicksville Road, MassapequaTopic: Melissa Negrin-Wiener, Esq. will discuss the importance of estate planning and advance directives such as Power of Attorney, Health […]
Continue reading“Is Your Retirement Plan Healthy?”
Date: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 – 6:00pmLocation: Melissa Negrin-Wiener will be speaking on a panel discussion about retirement planning, including how Social Security effects Medicaid Elligibility. 175 Broadhollow Road, Melville, NY 11747Conference RoomCost: FREERSVP: Ken […]
Continue readingHome for the Holidays: Protect Your College Age Children at Cona Elder Law’s Health Care Proxy Wednesdays
Home for the Holidays: Protect Your College Age Children at Cona Elder Law’s Health Care Proxy Wednesdays Imagine this scenario: you are the parent of a college student. Your telephone rings one […]
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