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Kobrick & Moccia hosts a monthly complimentary LIVE Webinar on how to protect your family. On Friday February 26th at 10AM, Anthony Moccia will present on the new Medicaid laws... REGISTER TODAY https://www.kobricklaw.com/webinar/

Estate Planning Conference Discusses SECURE Act and More: The Heckerling conference, the largest conference for Estate Planning in the country, occurred last week in Orlando, FL. Many of the thought leaders in Estate Planning and Elder Law got together and discussed recent developments and new strategies. The SECURE Act was the biggest topic this time. Read on to learn more. The post Estate Planning Conference Discusses SECURE Act and More appeared first on Law Offices of Kobrick and Moccia.

TODAY at 3pm is the next K&M Webinar! Register Here https://www.kobricklaw.com/webinar/ The new home care lookback period and imposing transfer penalties are being delayed until April 1, 2021. (Changed from October 1, 2020). Are You Prepared?????

Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 3pm is the next K&M Webinar! Register Now https://www.kobricklaw.com/webinar/ Due to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency in March 2020, the new home care lookback period and imposing transfer penalties are being delayed until April 1, 2021. (Changed from October 1, 2020). Now is the time to: - Transfer Assets into an Irrevocable Trust (Avoid the New Lookback)... - Protect Assets & Avoid Costly Transfer Penalties - Lower Attorney Fees & More Attorney Availability- if you act now! - Medicaid Application will show finances as of Today rather than looking back 30 months! See more

Kobrick & Moccia - YOU ASKED - WE LISTENED! ON-DEMAND WEBINAR... https://mailchi.mp//kobrick-moccia-you-asked-we-listened-o

In April 2020, new changes to the eligibility conditions for accessing community-based home care assistance were implemented by New York State Department of Health. Under the Families First Cares Act (FFCRA), states cannot restrict Medicaid eligibility until the quarter following the end of the Public Health Emergency. The Public Health Emergency has since been extended to January 23, 2021 resulting in the new home care lookback period and imposing transfer penalties being delayed until April 1, 2021. Join us for a webinar on October 30 at 10AM https://www.kobricklaw.com/webinar/

October 19 - 24 is National Estate Planning Awareness Week - Is your "Golden Egg" Protected? Join K&M for a 60-minute Complimentary Webcast on October 30 at 10AM ET https://www.kobricklaw.com/webinar/

Please join Kobrick & Moccia Partner, Anthony Moccia for a complimentary 60-minute webinar to learn how to effectively protect your family. Mr. Moccia will will discuss topics such as: - Protecting Assets from Probate & Medicaid; - The New 2.5 Year Look-Back Period for Homecare Medicaid; - Keeping Your Estate Planning Private;... - How to Plan for Incapacity; - Strategically Planning for Unforeseeable Divorces, Creditor Issues & Special Needs; - Live Q&A Session. A complimentary consultation will be offered to all webcast attendees ($475 Value) https://www.kobricklaw.com/webinar/

Significant changes to New York’s Medicaid Eligibility Rules come into effect October 1! Join K&M Partner, Anthony M. Moccia, Esq. for a complimentary 60-minute webinar on October 1, 2020 outlining what steps you and your loved ones need to take to protect your assets. #estateplanning #nymedicaid #trustsandestates #retirement https://lnkd.in/ea2Xjsh

Do I Need a Durable Power of Attorney?: Although every estate plan is as unique as the individual who creates the plan, there are some common documents that tend to be found in the average estate plan. A power of attorney is one of those. You probably have some idea what a power of attorney is and how one works; however, do you [] The post Do I Need a Durable Power of Attorney? appeared first on Law Offices of Kobrick and Moccia.

Joint Tenancy Pros and Cons: Joint tenancy is a commonly used form of ownership between two or more people. It can be an easy solution. However, it can have drawbacks. Read on to learn more. The post Joint Tenancy Pros and Cons appeared first on Law Offices of Kobrick and Moccia.

Planning for the Sandwich Generation: The Sandwich Generation is torn between caretaking responsibilities for their minor children and their elderly parents. But first, they need to make sure they take care of themselves. Read on to learn more. The post Planning for the Sandwich Generation appeared first on Law Offices of Kobrick and Moccia.

Best Places to Retire: State Taxation: You owe federal income tax wherever you live. But your overall tax burden can vary dramatically depending on where you live. Read on to learn more. The post Best Places to Retire: State Taxation appeared first on Law Offices of Kobrick and Moccia.

While we are required to temporarily close our physical office locations, please know that the Attorneys and Staff are continuing to do our best to service our clients. We are working remotely and are checking our phone messages and emails and doing our best to reply as promptly as possible. We are working diligently on our client matters. If you have any questions or require information, please do not hesitate to contact us. Stay safe and we will all get through this together.

Whom Do You Want to Get Your Assets?: Most of us have an idea whom we’d choose to receive our assets at our death. But often we don’t contemplate what should happen if the people whom we’ve selected die before us. Read on to learn more about contingent beneficiaries. The post Whom Do You Want to Get Your Assets? appeared first on Law Offices of Kobrick and Moccia.

Beneficiary Designations and Other Non-Probate Transfers: Many of us are surprised that our assets may not go to those named in our Will. However, if you have assets controlled by beneficiary designations or other non-probate transfers, that’s the case. Read on to learn how a Will might not control all your assets. The post Beneficiary Designations and Other Non-Probate Transfers appeared first on Law Offices of Kobrick and Moccia.

As our community, and the whole world, is trying to deal with this COVID-19 pandemic, we would like to assure all our clients and friends that at Kobrick & Moccia we are committed to safeguarding the health and safety of our staff and of all visitors to our offices. Surfaces are cleaned and sanitized daily and after every meeting. Sanitizers are readily available in every room and both visitors and staff are encouraged to use them. Our office remains open, however staff schedules have been staggered to allow for maximum social distancing within the office. All calls will be answered, but we trust that you understand that response times may be delayed. It is important that we all do our part to prevent the spread of this deadly virus.

To take your mind off the Coronavirus: Our Friday comic strip, by Andy & John

Preparing for Coronavirus: The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, is spreading in the United States and across the globe. Learn what steps you can take to prepare yourself and help prevent its spread. The post Preparing for Coronavirus appeared first on Law Offices of Kobrick and Moccia.

How Can a Geriatric Care Manager Help You?: Are you caring for an aging parent or grandparent? If so, you already understand how difficult it can be to provide quality care while still trying to focus on your own career and/or immediate family. A geriatric care manager may be the solution. A Harrison elder law attorney at the Law Offices of Kobrick & [] The post How Can a Geriatric Care Manager Help You? appeared first on Law Offices of Kobrick and Moccia.