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Following on the heels of our recent blog post at our Elder Law website in regards to #Covid19, #senior #care facilities and the Governor Cuomo's misguided executive order, this is disconcerting to say the least. http://ow.ly/odt650zS459

As #LongIsland and most of #NewYorkState are either beginning or a week into Phase 1 of re-opening from the Pause, questions abound and investigations are beginning into one of the most questionable and controversial decisions by Governor Cuomo. #ElderCare advocates, concerned relatives and others are demanding answers.

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While situations like this usually involve vast amounts of wealth and property, understanding how #trusts work and who they need to be addressed when they are part of a #divorce settlement is vital to ensure the the fair proper division of #property.

On April 30th, updates were made to the handling of certain aspects of #court business in #newyorkstate as shown in the attached document. If you have business before the courts and are uncertain how these new changes being made as the courts and society begin the process of opening up to normal once more, it is wise to contact your attorney for clarification.

A historic #lawsuit but mainly symbolic as the likelihood that it will succeed in court is very slight. But, with so many acknowledging China as the source of the #Covid19 #pandemic, this is the first serious accusation after weeks of highly politicized rhetoric from many governments. http://ow.ly/pdW050zkLI8

The latest on the Family Law New York blog, discussing the rapid changes to the #NewYorkState Justice system and the #courts due to the #Covid19 epidemic. https://www.familylawfirmnewyork.com//the-benefits-of-leg/

Sadly, a law put in place to ensure that #children are safe is now being used as a reason to keep #families apart for longer. The #Covid19 pandemic is making it possible for concerned #government #agencies to overstep their mission when it is not warranted. If you find yourself in this situation, do not hesitate to contact your #lawyer. Or, if your lawyer is not familiar with #FamilyLaw, contact a law firm that specializes in that area. #NewYorkState #NassauCountyNY #SuffolkCountyNY http://ow.ly/Vla550zgpLL

For those in #NewYorkState who were in the process of having a #will completed or, who do to issues of #mentalhygiene laws, need to have the #estate of an #elder relative put in order, it is good to understand the aspect of #executiveorder 202.14 covering wills and estates. For further clarification on this, please feel free to contact our office and we can arrange a phone call or video chat to discuss further. http://ow.ly/yTPz50zea3H

Sadly, the #Covid19 pandemic may lead to more situations like this. Even though #courts throughout #NewYorkState and the entire #UnitedStates may have suspended normal operations, #emergency matters such as #childcustody and issues dealing with #mentalhygiene laws are still being heard. Now the need to protect yourself with competent #legal #representation can be more critical. Know your rights and protect yourself. http://ow.ly/mp0E50ze9Mw

#NassauCountyNY #Courts have issued a memorandum regarding changes to matters before the court. Basically, with the use of video conferencing now firmly in place, the Nassau County Courts will begin reviewing their individual court caseloads and, on a case by case basis, resume work on #matters before the courts that were #pending prior to the #Covid19 crisis. It is recommended that if you had pending cases in any of the Nassau County Courts, you should contact your lawyer for advisement. http://ow.ly/2CBh50z8W1R

As the world suffers through the #covid19 #pandemic, some #women are dealing with #domestic #violence and still seeking help. http://ow.ly/mynu50z7ZWa

Good info to know regarding #covid19 and how long it survives on various #surfaces. Be #safe, use #commonsense and be #informed.