October 1 is the date when a host of new rules go into effect regarding Medicaid home care and all community based long term care services. It is essential to plan now if this is on the event horizon for you or a member of your family. Perhaps the most significant change is the 30 […]
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This Summer’s Annual BBQ Recipe – Grilled Yogurt Marinated Chicken
Yogurt is the unrecognized hero of marinades. The lactic acid breaks down protein, making the chicken extra tender and flavorful. Don’t use fat free yogurt – the gums and stabilizers in fat-free dairy products don’t win any flavor points in this recipe. Ingredients 1 cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt 1 cup lightly packed cilantro, finely […]
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Power of Attorney is Not Enough for Medicare
A power of attorney is usually enough to take charge of a loved one’s financial and medical matters when they become incapacitated. But with Medicare, you need more than a POA. Many people learn this the hard way. It is a problem that can be easily solved and will save you and your loved ones […]
Continue reading…Stephen J. Silverberg, Esq. Named To 2021 Edition Of The Best Lawyers In America© In Elder Law
For the seventh consecutive year, I am thankful to have been selected by my peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2021 in the practice area of Elder Law. Also, the Law Office of Stephen J. Silverberg, PC, has been recognized by Best Lawyers® as a Best Law Firm since 2015. First published […]
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Stephen J. Silverberg Named to Executive Committee, Estate Planning Council of Nassau County
I am pleased to share that I have been named as a member of the Executive Committee of the Estate Planning Council of Nassau County. I encourage others in the estate planning world – attorneys, accountants, financial advisors, and trust officers – to get involved with the Estate Planning Council. We elevate the work we […]
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Today is the 55th Anniversary of Medicaid and Medicare
On July 30, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law legislation that established the Medicare and Medicaid programs. For 55 years, these two programs have protected the health and well-being of millions of American families, saving lives, and improving the economic security of our nation. It was controversial at the time, but it wasn’t a new […]
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How Do the New Rules for Community Medicaid for Home Care Work?
While October 1, 2020 may feel like it’s a long way off, it will be here before you know it. October 1 is the date when a host of new rules go into effect regarding Medicaid home care and all community based long term care services. It is essential to plan now if this is […]
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Get Your Important Documents, Including Advance Directives, Ready Now
There has never been a time in our lives when the need for an estate plan has been more critical. The sheer numbers of people who have died from COVID-19, in our community and worldwide, is something we have never witnessed. And while it may have seemed at first that the elderly were the most […]
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Legislative Update: Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act
The Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act was signed into law on June 5, 2020. The new legislation modifies the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Here are the details: Extension of loan utilization period. Originally, the PPP required borrowers to spend their full loan within eight (8) weeks after the loan originated. This was […]
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We are Open to Serve You, Safely
Our office moved seamlessly to working remotely in March because the firm’s systems were designed to allow attorneys and staff to work in the office, at home, or anywhere. Investing in technology has always been a high value at the firm, and when New York State was “paused,” our clients benefited from our ability to […]
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