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Grandparents and Grandchildren: What Are Your Rights?
September 8 is Grandparents Day! To honor this special day and in recognition of the importance of the grandparent-grandchild relationship, let’s take a look at the rights grandparents have in […]
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Grandparents Do Have Rights
What Are Your Rights in the Life of Your Grandchild? During the month of September, we celebrate Grandparents Day. Let’s honor this special day and recognize the importance of the […]
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Implementing Regulations Stymie Medicaid Access and Reimbursement for Undocumented Residents Over Age 65
Beginning on January 1, 2024, New York expanded access to Medicaid coverage for nursing home residents who lack legal immigration status. Under the new law, undocumented non-citizens in New York […]
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Melissa Negrin-Wiener on Things You Should Never Put in a Living Trust
Melissa Negrin-Wiener’s insights were recently featured in a GoBankingRates article titled: I’m an Estate Planner: 4 Things You Should Never Put in a Living Trust. A living trust may hold […]
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Transfer on Death Deeds: A Simple Solution?
By Jennifer Cona, Esq. Originally published in the August 2024 issue of the Long Island Press, Power of Your Attorney. Transfer on Death (TOD) deeds just became permissible in New […]
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Melissa Negrin-Wiener on Kids With Special Needs
Melissa Negrin-Wiener’s insights were recently featured in a Barrons article titled: Kids With Special Needs Deserve Benefits. A Trust Protects Them. Melissa shares her insights on third-party supplemental trusts and […]
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The Aging Prison Population: A Nursing Home Dilemma
In New York State and throughout the country, policymakers are struggling with the healthcare needs of a rapidly aging prison population. Prisons and jails have a constitutional obligation to provide […]
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Jennifer Cona Breaks Down Elder Law as a Guest on the Donna Drake Show
Cona Elder Law Founder and Managing Partner Jennifer Cona describes counseling clients on the legal, financial and emotional issues involved in Elder Law planning. She provides tips for estate planning, […]
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On-the-Ball Older Adults: How to Travel Smart This Summer
By Jennifer Cona, Esq. Originally published in the July 2024 issue of the Long Island Press, Power of Your Attorney. The economy is strong, inflation currently held at bay, and […]
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Medical Aid in Dying Act Gains Momentum But Legislature Fails to Act
Since 2016, the New York State legislature has been considering a measure known as the Medical Aid in Dying Act, which would allow terminally ill people to access life-ending medication. […]
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