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Cheryl L. Katz-Erato Selected by State Bar to Chair Important Programs
Cheryl L. Katz-Erato, a Senior Associate at the Melville-based law firm Cona Elder Law, was selected by the New York State Bar Association to educate our attorney colleagues throughout the […]
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Estate Tax Planning: Gifting to Heirs
As published in the Long Island Press, on longislandpress.com and danspapers.com As the holiday season is upon us and the tax year is coming to a close, it is a […]
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4 Holiday Scams to Look Out for This Season
‘Tis the season of giving, which means it’s time for online shopping, in-store purchases, giveaway contests and charitable donations. Unfortunately, with every credit card swipe, gift card purchase, social media […]
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Help NYC’s Homeless: Donate to Cona Elder Law’s Midnight Run Relief Mission
No one chooses to be homeless. All it takes is a serious turn of events in one’s life: losing a job, a death in the family, escaping an abusive home, […]
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Holiday Family Gatherings Are A Time to Assess Older Loved Ones
Published in The Long Island Press, on longislandpress.com and danspapers.com. Holiday family gatherings are not just good for catching-up; they are an opportunity to assess your older loved one’s status […]
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2021 Estate Tax Proposals
New federal tax legislation is on the horizon, with significant changes for estate and gift taxes. President Biden’s “Build Back Better” plan, currently wending its way through Congress, proposes to […]
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The Difference Between Elder Law and Estate Planning Attorneys
As published in the Long Island Press, on longislandpress.com and danspapers.com. Elder Law is a very specific field of law. Almost all Elder Law attorneys practice Estate Planning but most […]
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Senior Dreams Come True™️ Grants Wish for Local Grandmother
Following the death of her daughter, Donna B., a low-income senior citizen, stepped in to care for her grandson despite a serious lack of resources. Recently, her burden was lessened […]
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Medicaid Home Care Changes on the Way
On or after November 8, 2021, new regulations governing Medicaid home care benefits, including Personal Care Services and Consumer Directed Personal Care Services, will go into effect. Significant changes to […]
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2021 Power of Attorney Changes: A Step in the Right Direction
As published in the New York Law Journal on September 13, 2021.By Marcus O’Toole-Gelo, Partner The New York power of attorney is a classic and essential tool that has been […]
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