Award Winning Long Island Elder Law Firm

Customized Trusts, Estates, Corporate, and Elder Law Plans

Estate Planning

Estate Administration

Estate Litigation

Health Care Facilities

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Why You Should Choose the Attorneys at Cona Elder Law

Cona Elder Law is an award winning law firm based in Melville, Long Island. Our practice concentrates in the areas of elder law, estate planning, estate administration and litigation, special needs planning and health care law.

Celebrating over 25 years in practice, Cona Elder Law is proud to be recognized for our innovative strategies, creative techniques and unparalleled legal skills combined with unwavering tenacity that is completely focused on our paramount objective – not just satisfying the needs of our clients but exceeding expectations.

Elder Law

Elder Law is a specialized field of law that addresses the unique legal issues affecting older adults as they age. It encompasses Estate Planning, long term care planning and Asset Protection as well as major life decisions, such as planning for future health care needs.

Estate Planning

Estate planning is the bedrock of a family’s financial well-being for generations to come. By preparing a Will and all necessary trusts, you take control of your family members’ financial security, ensure your wishes are carried out, and leave your family free of uncertainty and chaos

Estate Planning

Estate Administration

Estate administration and the probate process can be complex, requiring not only legal assistance but financial and tax expertise as well. We help our clients and their families by breaking down these important steps to relieve some of the stress so that you are able to focus on yourself and your family.

Estate Administration

Healthcare Facilities

Cona Elder Law represents a range of health care providers, from family-owned nursing homes, to hospitals, assisted living facilities, conglomerate skilled nursing facilities, continuing care retirement communities and prominent health care systems.

Health Care Facilities

Estate Litigation

Estate litigation encompasses will contests, trust contests, breach of fiduciary duties, contested accountings, self-dealing, conflicts of interest and more. For example, a Will can be challenged on the grounds of lack of capacity, undue influence, improper execution, or forgery.

Estate Litigation

Asset Protection

Asset protection planning for older adults focuses on protecting assets from the high costs of long-term care, such as nursing home care, home care and assisted living costs. This can be accomplished by moving funds, real estate and other assets into an irrevocable trust.

Asset Protection

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25 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN NY LEGAL SERVICES

At Cona Elder Law, we’re proud to be an award winning Long Island elder law firm.

125+

Years Combined Experience

100+

Awards Won

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Charities Helped

TESTIMONIALS

What Our Clients Say
About Us

Our award winning law firm values the first hand experiences from our clients.

I contacted Cona Elder Law regarding my mother's estate planning. Not only did I find them professional and thorough, I was extremely pleased with how they interacted with my mother. I found them attentive to her needs and thoughts and explained things to her in an easy to understand manner. I would most certainly use them again.

Kathleen C.

As a retired attorney who formerly worked in the elder law field, I chose Cona Elder Law for their reputation and they did not disappoint. My husband and I went to update our estate planning documents and worked with Marcus O'Toole. He was knowledgeable and very patient with us as we kept fine tuning a complicated trust he created for us. He kept us informed along the way as to the progress he was making and he responded timely to our questions and comments. We attended an informative program offered by the firm about senior living options and learned a great deal. I can confidently recommend them.

Lesley D.

Partner Melissa Negrin-Wiener has consistently demonstrated outstanding technical expertise combined with excellent judgment and a caring and compassionate demeanor. I'd highly recommend Melissa and her colleagues at Cona Elder Law to anyone seeking a caring, compassionate and expert group of Elder Care attorneys for their legal needs.

Jeffrey Z.

They took my call, spent time with me on the phone when I was at a cross-roads with my mom’s healthcare coverage decisions. They saved me from handing over her income to the nursing home and were able to provide my mother with the best care and comfort as she deserved! Kind and professional staff! I can't say enough good things about this firm in one review.

Katie C.

I have had the pleasure of working with this law firm for many years. Not only are they extremely talented legal advocates they put their hearts into their work. Cona Elder Law is a visionary firm and they are always on the lookout for ways to give back to their audience. Not your everyday firm for sure. Keep it up guys, Long Island thanks you.

Greg D.

The team at Cona Elder Law creates a supportive environment when planning and executing the challenging decisions involved with aging. They patiently listen, offer advice, help formulate a plan and efficiently deliver a legal framework that provides security and peace of mind for their clients. The attorneys and support staff are always a friendly phone call away. Cona Elder Law is the navigator everyone needs as they explore the challenges of estate planning and long-term health needs.

Kathie Y.

I contacted Cona Elder Law regarding my mother's estate planning. Not only did I find them professional and thorough, I was extremely pleased with how they interacted with my mother. I found them attentive to her needs and thoughts and explained things to her in an easy to understand manner. I would most certainly use them again.

Kathleen C.

As a retired attorney who formerly worked in the elder law field, I chose Cona Elder Law for their reputation and they did not disappoint. My husband and I went to update our estate planning documents and worked with Marcus O'Toole. He was knowledgeable and very patient with us as we kept fine tuning a complicated trust he created for us. He kept us informed along the way as to the progress he was making and he responded timely to our questions and comments. We attended an informative program offered by the firm about senior living options and learned a great deal. I can confidently recommend them.

Lesley D.

Partner Melissa Negrin-Wiener has consistently demonstrated outstanding technical expertise combined with excellent judgment and a caring and compassionate demeanor. I'd highly recommend Melissa and her colleagues at Cona Elder Law to anyone seeking a caring, compassionate and expert group of Elder Care attorneys for their legal needs.

Jeffrey Z.

They took my call, spent time with me on the phone when I was at a cross-roads with my mom’s healthcare coverage decisions. They saved me from handing over her income to the nursing home and were able to provide my mother with the best care and comfort as she deserved! Kind and professional staff! I can't say enough good things about this firm in one review.

Katie C.

I have had the pleasure of working with this law firm for many years. Not only are they extremely talented legal advocates they put their hearts into their work. Cona Elder Law is a visionary firm and they are always on the lookout for ways to give back to their audience. Not your everyday firm for sure. Keep it up guys, Long Island thanks you.

Greg D.

The team at Cona Elder Law creates a supportive environment when planning and executing the challenging decisions involved with aging. They patiently listen, offer advice, help formulate a plan and efficiently deliver a legal framework that provides security and peace of mind for their clients. The attorneys and support staff are always a friendly phone call away. Cona Elder Law is the navigator everyone needs as they explore the challenges of estate planning and long-term health needs.

Kathie Y.

I contacted Cona Elder Law regarding my mother's estate planning. Not only did I find them professional and thorough, I was extremely pleased with how they interacted with my mother. I found them attentive to her needs and thoughts and explained things to her in an easy to understand manner. I would most certainly use them again.

Kathleen C.

As a retired attorney who formerly worked in the elder law field, I chose Cona Elder Law for their reputation and they did not disappoint. My husband and I went to update our estate planning documents and worked with Marcus O'Toole. He was knowledgeable and very patient with us as we kept fine tuning a complicated trust he created for us. He kept us informed along the way as to the progress he was making and he responded timely to our questions and comments. We attended an informative program offered by the firm about senior living options and learned a great deal. I can confidently recommend them.

Lesley D.

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29 Mar

Temple Isaiah’s Cabaret for a Cause: Temples Got Talent

Cona Elder Law and Senior Partner Melissa Negrin-Wiener proudly supports the Temple Isaiah’s Cabaret for a Cause: Temples Got Talent Doors open at 6:30 PM; Show Starts at 7:00 PM […]

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03 Apr

Webinar: Everything You Wanted to Know about Home Care But Too Afraid to Ask

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07 Apr

Long Island Alzheimer’s & Dementia Center: March Madness

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2024 Annual Report

Celebrating over 25 years in practice, Cona Elder Law is proud to be recognized for our innovative strategies, creative techniques and unparalleled legal skills combined with unwavering tenacity that is completely focused on our paramount objective – not just satisfying the needs of our clients but exceeding expectations. Our annual report showcases our work in 2024.

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Federal law has long prohibited nursing homes from requiring a third party to guarantee payment of charges incurred for a resident’s room, board, and medical care. Any admission agreement containing…

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‘Advocacy Makes A Difference’: LI Elder Law Attorney Hosts Campaign For Medicaid Funding

Cona Elder Law of Long Island is calling on community members to take action in support of older adults, according to a news release. With New York’s 2025-2026 state budget…

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