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Medical Aid in Dying: Proposed Act Gains Momentum
With just two weeks left in the 2024 legislative session before the summer recess, the New York State legislature still has before it the Medical Aid in Dying Act (A995/S2445). […]
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In High Demand: The Implications of Recreational Marijuana & CBD Use in New York Skilled Nursing Facilities
In recent years, New York State has joined a growing number of states loosening restrictions on the use of marijuana. First, in 2014, New York enacted the Compassionate Care Act, […]
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Press Release – Cona Elder Law Conference Tackles “The Senior Loneliness Epidemic” on Long Island
Cona Elder Law hosted its 6th annual Caregiver Conference on May 8th. LongIsland.com put out a press release about the event. Topics included financing senior living, including asset protection planning, Medicaid […]
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Press Release – Cona Elder Law’s 6th annual Caregiver Conference a Success
Cona Elder Law hosted its 6th annual Caregiver Conference on May 8th. TBR News Media put out a press release regarding the success of the event. More than 200 guests […]
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FDIC Simplifies Insurance Coverage Rules for Trust Accounts: Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts Now Insured Equally
The FDIC has adopted new deposit insurance rules for Trust Accounts that took effect as of April 1, 2024. FDIC and Bank Accounts FDIC deposit insurance protects the money you […]
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Melissa Negrin-Weiner on Wills, Trusts, Sales: How Long Island Parents Pass Houses to Kids
Melissa Negrin-Weiner’s insights were recently featured in a Newsday article titled “Wills, Trusts, Sales: How Long Island Parents Pass Houses to Kids”. To read the full article click here. Handing […]
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Jennifer Cona Featured on Newsday’s Ask the Expert
Misinformation abounds in the critical field of elder law, leaving consumers with their heads spinning not knowing what to do. Newsday’s Brand360 content studio spoke with Jennifer Cona, founder and […]
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Jennifer Cona on The Lawyer’s Edge Podcast
Recently, Jennifer Cona was on The Lawyer’s Edge podcast. This was originally posted on The Lawyer’s Edge, and Jen’s episode can be heard there, as well as wherever you listen […]
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New York State Passes 2025 Budget: Impact on Your Health Care Facility
Over the weekend, New York State passed the budget for Fiscal Year 2025 which included numerous provisions regarding Medicaid, reimbursement, and even collections which will impact your health care facility. […]
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New York State Passes 2025 Budget With Favorable Provisions for Our Older Adults
Over the weekend, New York State passed the budget for Fiscal Year 2025 which included significant funding for health care initiatives for New Yorkers, including a large investment in the […]
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