Every time a celebrity dies, I know it’s just a matter of time until we learn how poorly their estate plan has been handled—or not handled, as is so often the case. In December 2022, DJ Stephen “Twitch” Boss died without a will and his wife and dance partner Allison Holker has filed a petition […]
Continue reading…National Slam the Scam Day is March 9, 2023
On National Slam the Scam Day and throughout the year, we give you the tools to recognize Social Security-related scams and stop scammers from stealing your money and personal information. Share scam information with your loved ones. Slam the Scam! Recognize the four basic signs of a scam: Scammers pretend to be from a familiar […]
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Scott B. Silverberg, Esq. Elected President New York Chapter Of National Academy Of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)
We are extremely proud to announce that Scott Silverberg has been elected President of the New York chapter of NAELA. Scott is dedicated to elevating the profession and has been active with NAELA as well as other national and regional legal organizations. “My goal as President is to build NAELA in terms of impact and […]
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SECURE 2.0 Opens Door for Qualified Longevity Annuity Contracts (“QLAC”)
Back in the spring, in a rare show of bipartisan action, the House and Senate passed a law intended to give Americans an incentive to save for retirement. The bill received over 400 votes in the House and over 80 in the Senate. The bill, dubbed SECURE 2.0, is a follow-up to the SECURE Act. […]
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Scott B. Silverberg Keynote Speaker at the 24th Annual Elder and Disability Law Symposium
The New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, a division of the New Jersey State Bar Association, welcomed Scott Silverberg as the keynote speaker for the 24th annual Elder and Disability Law Symposium in early December. His presentation focused on New York’s Medicaid Home Care Program, the legal challenges facing patients and what Elder Law […]
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Medicare Enrollment Season: What You Need to Know Now
I’m happy to learn that the CMS is combatting the misleading ads targeting seniors to switch from traditional Medicare plans to private Medicare Advantage plans. The number of mailers, television ads, robocalls, and emails has exploded – I received more marketing messages about Medicare this year than I did from candidates – and we all […]
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Celebrating Veterans Day
Today we honor American veterans for their service to protect our country and maintain our democracy with respect, honor, and gratitude. Sadly, many veterans struggle after serving our country, so today we ask you, if you can, to help the many veterans who struggle with financial, physical, and mental health challenges. We encourage our clients, […]
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Best Law Firm Recognition from U.S. News – Best Law Firms in 2023
We are very pleased to announce that the Law Office of Stephen J. Silverberg has been named to the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” New York Metro in Elder Law for 2023. This is the eighth year the Roslyn Heights Elder Law firm has been recognized for our professional excellence. The U.S. […]
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IRS Raises Tax Brackets and Standard Deduction in Response to Inflation
In the largest automatic adjustment to the standard deduction since core features of the tax system were indexed to inflation in 1985, the IRS has increased key tax code parameters for 2023 to reflect high inflation rates. The top 37% top marginal tax rate will apply to individual income above $578,125 and married couples’ income […]
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Medicare Part B Premiums to Decrease in 2023
For the first time in over a decade, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced that Medicare beneficiaries will enjoy a lower premium in 2023. That’s welcome news for seniors living on a fixed income and struggling with dramatic price increases on, well, everything. The standard monthly premiums in 2023 will be $164.90 in […]
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