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The Importance of Trusts and How They Can Help Families

April 6, 2021April 6, 2021 Examiner Media 612 Views 3 min read

By Alan D. Feller, Esq. The COVID-19 crisis has exemplified how loss of control can destabilize families. Besides work and school interruptions, institutional shutdowns complicated the regular flow of legal and transactional activity. Estate plans reliant on court intervention...

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Biden Enacts New Unemployment Compensation Exclusion. How This Impacts You.

March 23, 2021March 23, 2021 Examiner Media 995 Views Taxes 1 min read

By Salvatore Di Costanzo As many of you know, I practice as a tax accountant as well as an elder law and estate planning attorney. This blog is an example of the interdisciplinary nature of my practice. On March 11,...

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Estate Planning for Your Collections May Be a Smart Decision to Make

February 2, 2021February 2, 2021 Examiner Media 1695 Views estate planning 2 min read

By Alan D. Feller, Esq. COVID-19 has altered how we spend our time. Most forms of socialization were scaled back or continued virtually. The forced isolation reignited a passion for hobbies and collecting. While breadmaking, gardening and crafting received the...

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Essential Tips for Solo Agers During Unprecedented Times

January 19, 2021January 19, 2021 Examiner Webmaster 1051 Views solo ager 3 min read

By Sal M. Di Costanzo Are you a solo ager, or in some circles, an “elder orphan?” A solo ager is typically defined as a single, childless baby boomer. Someone may have children, but there is no relationship, or in...

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Time Running Short to Protect Assets, Qualify for Medicaid Home Services

August 11, 2020 Examiner Webmaster 960 Views 3 min read

By Sal M. Di Costanzo Many of you who watch my biweekly Facebook Live videos already know that Medicaid eligibility has recently become even more challenging. As if dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic wasn’t enough, on Apr. 2, Gov. Cuomo’s...

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Can Taking Advantage of Gift Tax Exclusion Wreck Medicaid Eligibility?

July 14, 2020July 18, 2020 Examiner Webmaster 486 Views 1 min read

By Salvatore M. Di Costanzo Dear Mr. Di Costanzo, Is it true I can gift $15,000 without jeopardizing Medicaid eligibility for nursing home care? This is a question I’m continually asked, so I’m glad I have another opportunity to clear...

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Is a Revocable Living Trust Necessary?

June 4, 2020June 26, 2020 Examiner Webmaster 583 Views 2 min read

By Salvatore M. Di Costanzo In certain circumstances, a revocable living trust must be strongly considered. To determine if a revocable living trust is an appropriate necessity, one must first understand its purpose. Unlike a Last Will and Testament (“Will”),...