You’ve worked hard to build your nest egg and create the life you’ve envisioned for you and your loved ones. As a result, it’s important you take the proper steps […]

As the Executor or Administrator of your loved one’s estate, you'll have many responsibilities. Join Marcus O’Toole-Gelo of Cona Elder Law as he reviews the top 10 most common probate […]

Join Melissa Negrin-Wiener to understand the importance of planning for your child with special needs, including: - Multigenerational Estate Planning: The Big Picture When Planning for a Child with Special Needs - Preparing for Continuity of Healthcare and Financial Decision Making as Your Child Reaches Adulthood - Surrogate’s Court 17A Guardianships vs. Supreme Court Article […]

· Medicaid Home Care: New Look Back Period · How to Find the Right Home-Aid for Your Needs · Asset Protection for Nursing Home (Institutional) Medicaid · Medicaid and Assisted Living · How to Find the Ideal Facility for Your Loved One Speakers: Cona Elder Law Partner Melissa Negrin Wiener, Esq. Guwin Healthcare System President […]

You’ve worked hard to build your nest egg and create the life you’ve envisioned for you and your loved ones. As a result, it’s important you take the proper steps and use the right legal and financial tools to protects your assets in the case long-term care is ever needed. Join Partner Melissa Negrin-Wiener along […]

Family fighting, dysfunction and long-standing resentments can play out over money when a family member passes. Overreaching family members or caretakers can exploit elders when they think no one will notice. Lack of planning can lead to the loss of assets and liens placed on real property. Melissa Negrin-Wiener will discuss Elder Law solutions when […]

Join Partner Melissa Negrin-Wiener and Director of Community Relations for Artis Senior Living of Commack Jacqueline Ziegler for a discussion on Estate and Medicaid Planning when Assisted Living may be in your future. They will also review the Veterans Aid and Attendance benefit and who is eligible for it. It is estimated that dementia affects […]

Join Partner Melissa Negrin-Wiener for a Memorial Day virtual presentation to learn about Aid and Attendance, a financial benefit through the Veteran’s Administration for wartime veterans and their surviving spouses to help pay for in-home care and assisted living. This session will provide specifics about benefits, the application process, and the new eligibility requirements. RSVP […]

Join Melissa Negrin-Wiener to understand the importance of planning for your child with special needs, including: - Multigenerational Estate Planning: The Big Picture When Planning for a Child with Special Needs - Preparing for Continuity of Healthcare and Financial Decision Making as Your Child Reaches Adulthood - Surrogate’s Court 17A Guardianships vs. Supreme Court Article […]

New York passed a law making substantial revisions to the statutory form of Power of Attorney. Effective June 13, 2021, the Power of Attorney you sign must be this new legal document. If your Power of Attorney is more than 2 years old, or if other circumstances have changed in your life or in your […]