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April 16, 2020 Planning Techniques and Trusts
Salvatore M. Di Costanzo’s weekly Remote Chat regarding changes in the law during the Covid-19 outbreak. Governor Cuomo’s Executive...
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April 9, 2020-Estate Planning during the Coronavirus Outbreak
Salvatore Di Costanzo discusses Remote Estate Planning during the coronavirus outbreak. Sal goes over why he’s doing these virtual chats....
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How Secure Is Social Security?
For years people have been worried about Social Security’s future, but what is the actual outlook? According to the federal government,...
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The Trump Administration Allows States to Choose Medicaid Block Grants
The Trump administration has unveiled a plan to allow states the option to cap Medicaid spending using block grants. While this change...
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How We’re Managing During the Pandemic
by Joanna C. Feldman and Salvatore M. Di Costanzo This is not easy. Every day brings a new development. Shelter-in-place. Workplace...
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Make Sure You Are Counted in the 2020 Census
The 2020 census is starting soon, and seniors need to be counted. This may be more of a challenge this year because for the first time,...
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I'll be right here
To Our Clients, Friends, Family and Colleagues: I hope this finds you all well, perhaps working from home, but in some way, enjoying what...
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Listen and Learn
As the parade route approached, I captured my first glimpse of the Grand Marshal. He was a 93-year-old seasoned World War II veteran who...
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Four Estate and Elder Law Planning Topics That You Should Not Neglect
We have all heard the saying “life is full of regrets”. I have compiled a list of the most common regrets that I often hear from...
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The Space Between
When I meet with people for the first time who are interested in estate planning, their focus is usually on after-death planning. ...
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When do I need to start taking my IRA distributions?
On December 20th, 2019, President Trump enacted the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement (“SECURE”) Act. Effective January 1, 2020,...
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Elder Law and Estate Planning: A Series of Defined Terms
As an elder law attorney, I am frequently asked questions, the answers of which have been taken for granted during the ordinary course of...
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Do I need to disinherit my disabled child?
I’ve seen plenty of families disinherit a disabled child by leaving the family assets to non-disabled children under the theory that...
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Does a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s necessitate a guardianship?
The need for a guardianship really depends on the facts and circumstances of each case, however, many guardianship cases result from the...
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Movement Grows to Add Dental Coverage to Medicare
Medicare does not offer much in the way of dental benefits. To get dental coverage, you need to purchase separate and often costly dental...
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Will Restrictive Immigration Policies Cause a Shortage of Caregivers for the Elderly?
As the population ages, the need for caregivers is growing, but more restrictive immigration policities such as those being promoted by...
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The SECURE Act
On December 20, 2019, President Trump signed the Setting Every Community Up For Retirement Act (“SECURE Act”) effective January 1, 2020. ...
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Is a Revocable Living Trust Necessary?
In certain circumstances, a revocable living trust must be strongly considered. To determine if a revocable living trust is an...
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