Focusing on Elder Law, Trusts and Estates, Medicaid Planning, and Guardianships, Salvatore M. Di Costanzo is an attorney and accountant with offices in Yorktown Heights, New York and Rye, New York.  Complete information and resources can be found on the Plan Today for Tomorrow website by clicking here.  The website is under construction.

Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving to all!

Current News and Upcoming Events

On July 1, 2015, Mr. Di Costanzo, together with William Maker, Jr. and Costantino Fragale, formed Maker, Fragale & Di Costanzo.  To view Mr. Di Costanzo's announcement click here and scroll through the announcement. To download Mr. Di Costanzo's new contact card click here.

Mr. Di Costanzo was recently selected by the rating service, Super Lawyers, for inclusion in its 2015 Super Lawyers - New York Metro Area list of leading elder law attorneys in the Metro New York area.  Mr. Di Costanzo was recognized by Super Lawyers in 2013 and 2014 as well.  To view the 2015 issue of Super Lawyers, click here.

On November 4th, at 11:30am, Mr. Di Costanzo will be speaking at the Kensington Assisted Living Facility in White Plains, New York on legal issues surrounding the hoarding disorder.  This event has exceeded the maximum number of attendees and is now closed to the public.

On November 5th, at 7:00 p.m., Mr. Di Costanzo will be speaking at the Ossining Public Library located at 53 Croton Avenue, Ossining, New York on "Using Medicaid Trusts to Protect Your Assets if You Require Long-Term Care".  This event is open to the public.

On November 11th, at 6:00 p.m., Mr. Di Costanzo will be speaking at the Sunrise Assisted Living Facility located at 500 North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon, New York 10552 on "Estate Planning: Wills vs. Trusts".  This event is open to the public.

On November 16th, at 7:00 p.m., Mr. Di Costanzo will be speaking at the Harrison Public Library located at 2 Bruce Avenue, Harrison, New York 10528 on "The Hoarding Disorder".  This event is open to the public.

On November 19th, Mr. Di Costanzo will be speaking to members of US Alliance Financial Credit Union on various estate planning matters.  This event is closed to the public.

On November 20th, Mr. Di Costanzo will be speaking at the Mt. Pleasant Italian American Society on "Using Medicaid Trusts to Protect Your Assets if You Require Long-Term Care".  This event is closed to the public.

On December 1st, at 5:30 p.m., Mr. Di Costanzo will be hosting a combined social and Q&A event at the Yorktown office entitled "Let's Discuss What You Learned About Your Family Over Thanksgiving". You will have the opportunity to mingle and chat with Mr. Di Costanzo and his team together with other professionals in the field of elder care who can help answer questions on various planning topics.  This event is open to the public and limited.  Please RSVP to Melanie at 914-925-1010 by November 30th.

On December 2nd, at 5:30 p.m., Mr. Di Costanzo will be hosting the same event in the Rye office. Please RSVP to Melanie at 914-925-1010 by November 30th. 


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350 Theodore Fremd Avenue, Rye, New York 10580
T: (914) 925-1010; F: (914) 925-1011

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2074 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights, New York 10598
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