It is now more important than ever to have your estate planning documents in order. Often pushed aside by both younger and older individuals, key documents such as Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxy, Living Will and Last Will and Testament have catapulted to the forefront of everyone’s mind in the wake of COVID-19.

It’s easy to get overwhelmed with the tasks at hand while grieving the loss of a loved one. Join Melissa Negrin-Wiener and Marcus O’Toole-Gelo of Cona Elder Law as they review the steps to take after a loved one passes away; including estate matters, probate and estate accounting.

Effective January 1, 2021 there will be the imposition of a 2 ½ year look back for all 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 […]

Join Cona Elder Law Partner Melissa Negrin-Wiener along with industry professionals Ken Cerini with Cerini and Associates, Debora Thivierge with The Elija School, and Danielle Brooks with Special Kids Advocates Agency for a live webinar panel regarding children with special needs and their return to school in the world of COVID-19.

What is your role as Agent, Executor, or Trustee? Partner Melissa Negrin-Wiener and Senior Associate Marcus O'Toole-Gelo will guide you through your duties, responsibilities, and how we can help.

Cona Elder Law is a sponsor of the Annual Ivy Network’s Virtual Collaborate with Edge Conference, Long Island's premier leadership conference. Our workshop will begin at 2:30 PM led by Partner Melissa Negrin-Wiener, Esq.

Join Partner Melissa Negrin-Wiener for a panel discussion regarding retirement planning. Guest Michele Biggart from Fountaingate Gardens, a Gurwin community, will discuss senior living options and explain the differences between independent living, 55plus, life plan and assisted living.

Join Melissa Negrin-Wiener and Diana Choy-Shan of Cona Elder Law as they discuss nightmare situations regarding the Medicaid program. Avoid your Medicaid application and plan falling into the wrong hands by consulting with an experienced elder law attorney and following these tips.

Cona Elder Law Partner Melissa Negrin-Wiener will discuss the legal techniques available to ensure the Medicaid Home Care application process is streamlined and successful, while also being mindful of possible future institutional Medicaid benefits in the event nursing home care is needed. She will answer your frequently asked questions (FAQs) and address your concerns.

Join Senior Associate Marcus O’Toole-Gelo.