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My AI is Better Than Your AI

Posted on November 3, 2026

Reading a draft will or trust can feel like reading a foreign language. Estate planning and Elder Law documents are packed with dense, technical terminology, so more clients are uploading drafts to free AI chatbots to summarize provisions or check for errors. The AI may catch a typo or two, which is always helpful—but it […]

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How Do I Know What to Do About Changes to Medicare Advantage Plans?

Posted on October 22, 2026

New York seniors are facing many decisions about Medicare coverage this fall. Many Advantage Plans aren’t renewing, pharmaceutical plans are shutting down, supplemental benefits are being reduced across Nassau and Suffolk counties. Here’s what you need to know to get ready for these changes. Reminder: if you don’t act within the timeframe, you could lose […]

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Happy Rosh Hashanah

Posted on September 11, 2026

We hope this New Year brings happiness and health to you, your family, and loved ones. From all of us at the Law Office of Stephen J. Silverberg, PC Best wishes for a sweet and good New Year! Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is a time of reflection and celebration, when families and friends […]

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What Happens If Your Medicare Advantage Plan Is Dropped? Your 2027 Options Explained

Posted on September 9, 2026

When an insurance company tells you that your Medicare Advantage plan will no longer be offered, the notice is alarming. After all, you may have spent years building relationships with your doctors, specialists, hospitals, and prescription plan. The important point is this: a plan ending does not mean you are without options. But some of […]

Stephen J. Silverberg and Scott B. Silverberg Named To 2026 Super Lawyers Metro New York Lists

Posted on August 24, 2026

Stephen J. Silverberg has been recognized for the nineteenth year in a row on the New York Metro Super Lawyers list as one of the top lawyers in the New York metro area for 2026. He has been featured on this distinguished list annually since 2007. Scott B. Silverberg has been included in the 2026 […]

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This Year’s BBQ Brief – Hot Honey Chicken

Posted on July 21, 2026

People know me as a lawyer, but when the workday ends and the weather cooperates, you’ll usually find me standing next to a grill with a pair of tongs in one hand and a cold drink in the other. There’s something about barbecue that brings people together. Maybe it’s the smell of the smoke, it’s […]

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Estate Planning for College Students: The Legal Documents Every 18-Year-Old Needs Before Leaving Home

Posted on July 20, 2026

Why Every Parent Should Think About Estate Planning Before College Move-In Day — The weeks leading up to college are filled with shopping trips, dorm room checklists, meal plans, and emotional goodbyes. Parents spend countless hours making sure their child has everything they need to succeed away from home. Yet one of the most important […]

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You Moved To Florida. New York Didn’t Get The Memo.

Posted on July 14, 2026

For many affluent New Yorkers, the ideal retirement blueprint is straightforward: establish a primary residence in sunny, tax-free Florida while keeping a smaller property in New York—a city condo or a house in the suburbs to maintain a foothold for family visits and theater weekends. On paper, the strategy seems flawless. Florida has no state […]

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Cruel Cuts to Medicaid’s Community and Home Services Have Already Begun

Posted on June 17, 2026

For millions of Americans caring for disabled children, aging parents, or loved ones with developmental disabilities, Medicaid-funded home and community-based services are not a luxury. They are a lifeline. These programs allow family caregivers to provide care at home while receiving compensation for the physically and emotionally demanding work they perform every day. For many […]

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A New Era for ABLE Accounts: Why the 2026 Changes Matter

Posted on June 2, 2026

For families navigating the financial realities of disability, planning has often felt like walking a tightrope. Save too much money, and a loved one could lose access to essential public benefits. Spend too quickly, and long-term financial stability becomes harder to achieve. For years, many individuals with disabilities have faced an impossible choice between financial […]