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Unscrambling Special Needs Trusts

October is National Disability Awareness Month and Senior Partner Melissa Negrin-Wiener is available to educate you on planning for your child with special needs, specifically with a Special Needs Trusts (SNT). SNTs permit special needs individuals to retain funds from an inheritance without eliminating or reducing government benefits, such as Medicaid or SSI benefits.

1.5 CLE/CPE: When to Hold & When to Fold in Contested Guardianships

When Guardianships become contested, ugly litigation ensues as old wounds, high emotions, and family dysfunction rise to the surface of the dispute. Learn what you need to know to handle these complicated cases or how to know when it’s time to refer them out: Emergency Petitions Temporary Restraining Orders Elder Abuse/Capacity Challenges Discovery and Turnover […]

In-Person Tribute to Veterans at SYJCC

Suffolk Y JCC 74 Hauppauge Road, Commack, NY

Partner Diana Choy-Shan will join a panel of professionals to provide resources and an overview of Veterans Benefits including the Aid & Attendance pension benefit to the Veterans at the Suffolk Y JCC.

WEBINAR: New York vs. New Jersey Medicaid

Please join Eric Goldberg, CELA and Managing Partner at NJ Elder Law Center and Melissa Negrin-Wiener, Esq. and Partner at Cona Elder Law on September, 30th at 2PM for a webinar on New Jersey Medicaid vs. NY Medicaid. Eric will be speaking about Medicaid in New Jersey and Melissa will be speaking about Medicaid in […]

LIAD Cocktails & Casino Night

The Heritage Club 99 Quaker Meeting House Road, Farmingdale

Long Island Alzheimer's & Dementia Center Board Chair Jennifer Cona invites you to join us for the 5th Annual Cocktails & Casino Night. Cona Elder Law is proud to sponsor this exciting evening to raise funds for LIAD. This special event will offer networking, casino, open bar, buffet dinner, raffles and so much more!

WEBINAR: Protecting the Family Home

Homes are typically a family’s largest asset, especially in New York and on Long Island. When creating an estate plan, it is important to look at the home as it relates to long term care planning. Join Partner Marcus O’Toole-Gelo to review the tools available to protect the family home and minimize your risks with […]

Bill Management for Seniors 101

Join Partner Melissa Negrin-Wiener and CEO and Founder of Silver Bills Marci Lobel-Esrig to discuss common senior scams and what to watch out for as well as skills for bill management and how Silver Bills can provide services to help you take care of your aging loved ones.

WEBINAR: Planning for Your Child with Special Needs

Join Senior Partner Melissa Negrin-Wiener to learn how to plan for your child with special needs, specifically with a Special Needs Trust (SNT). SNTs permit special needs individuals to retain funds from an inheritance without eliminating or reducing government benefits, such as Medicaid or SSI benefits.

WEBINAR: Medicaid Rules by State: NY, NJ & FL

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Do you live in New York but your parents live in Florida or New Jersey? Or vice versa? This is information you NEED to know! Join us to learn the differences between the three states’ Medicaid programs, including: • Asset protection options •Resource and Asset Levels •Eligibility Differences •Family Home Protection […]

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