Effective April 1, 2021 there is a 2 ½ year look back for home care services. Any transfers made during or after October 1, 2020 will result in a penalty in the same way that the penalty is calculated for the '5 year look back' for Institutional Medicaid. Cona Elder Law Partner Melissa Negrin-Wiener will […]

LEGAL ALERT: Learn about the changes to the Power of Attorney coming in June by attending our April 16th webinar. New York recently passed a law making substantial revisions to Powers of Attorney, including wholesale changes to this important legal document. These changes go into effect on June 13, 2021. To register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0tcumrrTgpGNOTflmLPHVmLSxJDMMgICNw

April is Autism Awareness Month. Join Partner 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 […]

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 ensure the fruits of your labor are protected and transferred how you desire. Join Partner Melissa […]

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 and estate administration mistakes you'll want to avoid. Register now: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1952005188838752016

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 […]