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On Sunday, November 3rd, our Senior Partner Melissa Negrin-Wiener and Marketing Director Julie Allegretti attended the Senior Health & Beyond Expo hosted by Richner LIVE and the Long Island Herald at Suffolk Y JCC in Commack. It was a fantastic event dedicated to empowering seniors and their families with essential resources and insights. Melissa Negrin-Wiener presented on the importance of estate and elder law planning and shared valuable information on asset protection. We’re proud to help families plan for a secure future! Thank you to everyone who stopped by, and a special thanks to Richner LIVE and the Long Island Herald for organizing this impactful event. #ConaElderLaw #SeniorHealthExpo #ElderLaw #EstatePlanning #AssetProtection #LongIslandEvents #RichnerLIVE #SeniorCare

People are concerned that estate taxes will be affected by the election. Should you update (or create!) your estate plan before the election or before a new administration takes office? Hear Jennifer Cona's thoughts on this topic in her latest article, originally published in the November 2024 issue of the Long Island Press, Power of Your Attorney. Read now: https://lnkd.in/eETdbj_9 #2024Election #EstateTaxes #EstatePlanning #ElderLaw #SchnepsMedia #ConaElderLaw

Your estate plan should be kept up to date and track to your life changes. It is important not to "set and forget". Enjoy watching Monday's With Melissa as she shares what planning documents you should consider on your life's journey.

In today's episode of Mondays with Melissa, Melissa discusses the importance of planning at every stage of life. Beginning at early adulthood at age 18 to planning for growing families and accumulating wealth, Melissa explains the role of essential estate planning documents, planning for your Golden Years, and ultimately preparing for the costs of long-term care as we age. Watch now: https://lnkd.in/eK7pgMYB #MondayswithMelissa #YouTube #EstatePlanning #ElderLaw #ConaElderLaw

Happy Halloween from the Cona Elder Law team! 🎃 Today, some of our team members joined in on the fun by dressing up to celebrate the spookiest day of the year! 👻 We're all about bringing smiles and holiday spirit to the office while continuing to serve our clients with dedication and care. Wishing everyone a safe and festive Halloween! 🧡 #HappyHalloween #ConaElderLaw #HalloweenAtTheOffice #TeamSpirit #ElderLaw #EstatePlanning

Attention Snowbirds: Will Your Out-of-State Will Be Valid? As the allure of warmer climates and picturesque destinations beckons, many individuals find themselves splitting their time between different states or even residing permanently in a different state from where their Will was originally drafted. There are many key considerations, potential pitfalls, and expert strategies available to help you safeguard your estate plan and legacy, no matter where life takes you. Read our latest blog post to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eqzSzS7q #snowbirds #estateplanning #elderlaw #legalblog #lastwillandtestament #ConaelderLaw

As we observe World Stroke Day, we’re reminded of the critical importance of stroke awareness and prevention ❤️ Jennifer Cona and Melissa Negrin-Wiener, Co-Chairs of the 2025 Go Red for Women Long Island Campaign, are honored to partner with the American Heart Association to spread awareness about stroke risks, prevention, and early recognition. In honor of this important day, Jennifer and Melissa have shared a special video to help us all recognize the signs of a stroke and learn potentially life-saving tips. Together, we can build a healthier future for our communities and take action to prevent strokes. 📽️ Watch the video here: https://lnkd.in/eg3GNTxZ #WorldStrokeDay #StrokeAwareness #StrokePrevention #GoRedForWomen #AmericanHeartAssociation #HeartHealth #ElderLaw #ConaElderLaw

On Sunday, October 27th, Cona Elder Law was honored to be a Partner Sponsor at the 107th Anniversary Gala of the Hebrew Home at Riverdale Foundation, held at Chelsea Piers. We thoroughly enjoyed the evening and keynote Boomer Esiason. Congratulations to David Pomeranz, President and CEO, who continues the Hebrew Home’s legacy of exceptional long-term healthcare in NYC and COO Deborah Messina and her team for their unwavering commitment to excellence🌟 Also, a huge round of applause to honoree Rita Hauser who is unstoppable in her support to enable Hebrew Home to use technology to enhance and improve services for residents on their campuses. Cona Elder Law remains devoted to advocating for our older adults, permitting them to age with dignity and grace 💙 #AgingWithGrace #HebrewHome #SeniorCare #HebrewHomeatRiverdaleFoundation #ElderLaw #EstatePlanning #ConaElderLaw

Check out the highlights from our recent hybrid Staff Lunch and Learn on Understanding Medicaid! Our team here at Cona Elder Law gathered in person and on Zoom across our 3 office locations to learn about this important topic. We were very lucky to have Melissa lead the session, sharing key insights into how Medicaid works. Understanding Medicaid helps families find the right care for their loved ones. We talked about who qualifies, what it covers, and how to get help. The energy and participation from our team made for a great afternoon. #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamTraining #GrowthMindset

Without the guidance from an experienced Elder Law attorney, the Medicaid consequences can be downright terrifying, including penalty periods and the ghoulish draining of your hard-earned assets. On this special Halloween-themed episode of “Mondays with Melissa,” Melissa tells a Medicaid horror story, and how you can prevent this from happening to you by hiring the right Elder Law attorney. https://lnkd.in/eK8gsE4B #MedicaidPlanning #MondayswithMelissa #MedicaidHorrorStories #ConaElderLaw