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Proposed New York Consumer Protection Law Targets Nursing Homes
In the face of a rapidly shifting federal regulatory framework, including the recent Executive Order requiring the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to stop work, many states are taking action to […]
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Cona Elder Law To Host Annual Caregiver Conference In Melville
Older adults and caregivers can learn about connecting with industry professionals, exploring resources, and gain insights into elder care. Cona Elder Law announced it is set to host its 9th […]
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Cona Elder Law To Host Annual Caregiver Conference: “Rewiring & Retiring Well On Long Island: The Secret Ingredients No One Talks About”
Cona Elder Law will host its 9th Annual Caregiver Conference, “Rewiring & Retiring Well on Long Island: The Secret Ingredients No One Talks About,” on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, from 5:00 to 9:00 […]
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Cona Elder Law Annual Caregiver Conference to Return in May
Cona Elder Law will host its 9th Annual Caregiver Conference, ‘Rewiring and Retiring Well on Long Island: The Secret Ingredients No One Talks About,’ on Wednesday, May 7, from 5 […]
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Retiring Well on Long Island
Most of us can’t wait for the day when we can hang it all up and do what we want. But when that glorious time comes, many suffer from loss […]
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Admissions Beware: CMS Expands Definition of Prohibited Third-Party Guarantee
Federal law has long prohibited nursing homes from requiring a third party to guarantee payment of charges incurred for a resident’s room, board, and medical care. Any admission agreement containing […]
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‘Advocacy Makes A Difference’: LI Elder Law Attorney Hosts Campaign For Medicaid Funding
Cona Elder Law of Long Island is calling on community members to take action in support of older adults, according to a news release. With New York’s 2025-2026 state budget […]
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Breaking Up Is Hard To Do: Strategies For Success In Involuntary Discharge Proceedings
Generally, under New York law, residents of a skilled nursing facility have a right to remain in that facility so long as they choose to do so. However, this does […]
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Parental Consent: Advocating for the Allowance of “Obviously Beneficial” Trust Amendments on Behalf of Minor Child Contingent Beneficiaries
Unlike their revocable counterparts, the main purpose for executing an irrevocable trust is typically to accomplish a broader goal than the simple avoidance of the probate process. Although assets funding […]
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Diana Choy-Shan Featured in Care.com Article
One of Cona Elder Law’s Partners, Diana Choy-Shan, was recently featured in a Care.com article titled “What is nursing home level of care, and how is it determined?”. This article […]
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