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Category Archives for Estate Planning (Wills and Trusts), Probate/Estate Administration
Estate Planning & Medicaid Basics
Date: Thursday, September 14, 2017 – 7:00pm to 8:00pmLocation: Farmingdale, NY *Exact location to be announcedTopic: Melissa Negrin-Wiener, Esq. will discuss the importance of estate planning and advance directives such as Power of Attorney, […]
Continue readingIs Your Power of Attorney Valid for Medicaid Planning?
There has been a great deal of controversy surrounding Powers of Attorney since 2009 when major changes were made to the law, including the addition of the Statutory Gifts Rider. This […]
Continue readingAn Estate Planning Checklist: 5 Ways to Protect Loved Ones
July 5, 2017 American Funds from Capital Group You’ve worked hard to accumulate your wealth. An estate plan can help you leave a lasting legacy. Estate-planning attorney Austin Frye has witnessed many sad […]
Continue readingAdvance Directives and Paid Family Leave: A Must for Aging Family Members and Elder Caregivers
The implementation of Paid Family Leave in New York State may help individuals who are caring for elderly family members. However, it does not eliminate problems for the working elder […]
Continue readingSellers Beware: Sale of Real Property Held in Trust
June 2017 Melissa Negrin-Wiener, Esq. Elder Law and Estate Planning often involve the transfer or sale of real property as part of an asset protection plan. Missteps can happen in the process […]
Continue readingElder Law Q&A
Date: Tuesday, May 16, 2017 – 4:00pmLocation: Brandywine at Huntington TerraceCost: FREE
Continue readingTax Planning vs. Medicaid Planning: Avoid Costly Mistakes
Tax season is an important time to re-visit the difference between the IRS rules and the Medicaid eligibility rules – in order to avoid potential costly mistakes. For example, you may […]
Continue readingAdvance Directives and Medicaid Planning
Date: Tuesday, March 7, 2017 – 6:00pm to 8:00pmLocation: Stony Brook University Hospital Neurology Associates of Stony Brook 179 North Belle Mead Road East Setauket, NY 11733Topic: Cona Elder Law partner Melissa Negrin-Wiener will be speaking […]
Continue readingAdvance Directives and Medicaid Planning
Date: Sunday, March 5, 2017 – 2:00pm to 4:00pmLocation: Northwell Plainview HospitalTopic: Cona Elder Law partner Melissa Negrin-Wiener will be speaking to the ALS Support Group on advance directives and medicaid planning. Although attendees […]
Continue readingProtecting Assets: What Seniors and Their Loved Ones Need to Know
March 2017Jennifer B. Cona, Esq.Many people believe their longterm health care costs will be paid for by Medicare. Others believe their private health insurance will cover such costs. Generally, neither […]
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