Elder Law News
From Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP
November 2023
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New York's Elder Law Team
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Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano Named "Best Law Firm" for 14th Consecutive Year
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The law firm of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP has been selected by Best Lawyers® for inclusion in their 2024 “Best Law Firms” in the fields of Elder Law and Trusts & Estates for the New York metropolitan region. This marks the fourteenth consecutive year that the firm has been recognized for its professional excellence.
The 2024 rankings feature law firms that have demonstrated consistently impressive performance ratings by clients and peers. The process addresses expertise, responsiveness, in-depth understanding of business, integrity, cost-effectiveness, civility, and positive referrals. The rankings showcase more than 13,000 law firms in 120 practice areas.
“We are honored to be recognized among the nation’s leading law practices,” said managing partner Anthony J. Enea. “At Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, we are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards, both in our practice of the law and in our relationships with clients and peers. It’s never too early – or too late – to plan for your future.”
The “Best Law Firm” distinction follows Anthony J. Enea’s recent Best Lawyers accolade, presented by The Best Lawyers of America for his dedication in protecting the rights of seniors, the disabled and their families. Mr. Enea and fellow partner Sara E. Meyers were also selected by their peers for inclusion in New York Metro Super Lawyers 2023 in the fields of Estate & Probate and Elder Law, with Mr. Enea further being recognized as a “Top 25” attorney in Westchester County. In addition, senior associate Lauren C. Enea and associates Stella King and Michael P. Enea were named 2023 Super Lawyers Rising Stars. Ms. Enea was also recognized by The Best Lawyers of America on their 2024 Ones to Watch in America list.
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To all the dedicated caregivers, your selflessness is a beacon of hope and love. This National Family Caregivers Month and always, we thank you for offering compassion and support when it’s needed most.
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Have You Kept Your Loved Ones in the Dark?
By: Anthony J. Enea, Esq.
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For the longest time, whenever I heard someone ask me or someone else how much money they make, the answer that quickly came to mind is… "It’s none of your business, and whatever I make is between me, God, and the IRS!"
It is not unusual for an individual to be protective of their personal finances. The concern on this issue, especially for most parents, is often that if their children (and/or family) know what they have they will be more likely to ask for money and less motivated to work hard and save their own money. While there is some merit to this point of view when children are younger and impressionable, as you, and they, age the value of this secretive approach can have diminishing and detrimental returns.
On those occasions when children have been kept in the dark about their parents’ and/or grandparents’ finances and a sudden illness or tragedy strikes, the family often has great difficulty handling the unknown financial affairs for their loved ones, which can adversely impact those finances from an estate tax and/or long-term care planning perspective.
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Join the attorneys at Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP as they cover important elder law and estate planning topics. Each ninety-minute program will take place from 12-1:30pm at our White Plains location on the last Wednesday of the month. Light lunch and refreshments provided. Free and open to the public.
Our final program for 2023, "Special Needs Planning for Children and Grandchildren with Disabilities," takes place on Wednesday, November 29:
November 29 – Special Needs Planning for Children and Grandchildren with Disabilities: Ensure the future care and well-being of your child or grandchild with special needs using these estate planning strategies. This program will cover the three basic types of special needs trusts (also known as supplemental needs trusts), general drafting considerations and the newest type of special needs trust – the sole benefits trust. Presented by Sara Meyers, Esq. & Lauren C. Enea, Esq.
RSVPs are required as space is limited. To register for this free Lunch & Learn program, please call our office at 914-948-1500.
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Upcoming Speaking Engagements
Featuring the Attorneys of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP
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Monday, November 6, 2023 from 1-2pm
Stella King, Esq. will be speaking on
“Key Estate Planning Documents”
Hosted by: Sleepy Hollow Seniors
55 Elm St, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591
To register, please contact our office at (914) 948-1500.
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Tuesday, November 7, 2023 from 7-8:30pm
Sara E. Meyers, Esq. will be speaking on
“NY's New Medicaid Eligibility Requirements for Long-Term Care”
Hosted by: Chappaqua Continuing Education
Horace Greeley HS, 70 Roaring Brook Rd, Chappaqua, NY 10514
To register, please call (914) 262-7390.
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Wednesday, November 8, 2023 from 1-2pm
Anthony J. Enea, Esq. will be speaking on
“What Happens When Someone Dies Without a Will?”
Bronx Bar Association
Webinar
To register, please contact our office at (914) 948-1500.
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Wednesday, November 8, 2023 from 6:30-7:30pm
Lauren C. Enea, Esq. will be speaking on
“Protecting Assets from the Cost of Long-Term Care”
Somers Library
Webinar
To register, please visit: https://bit.ly/3RGSY4M.
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Monday, November 13, 2023 from 2-3pm
Stella King, Esq. will be speaking on
“Protecting Assets from the Cost of Long-Term Care”
Hosted by: Tuckahoe Public Library
Webinar
To register, please visit: https://bit.ly/3ZN5YaX.
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Monday, November 13, 2023 from 3-4pm
Lauren C. Enea, Esq. will be speaking on
“Aging in Place: A Guide to Growing Older at Home”
Hosted by: Bronxville Public Library
201 Pondfield Rd, Bronxville, NY 10708
To register, please visit: https://bit.ly/3Q5bvXm.
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Wednesday, November 15, 2023 from 6-7pm
Sara E. Meyers, Esq. will be speaking on
“Nuts & Bolts of Elder Law Planning”
Hosted by: Hudson River Community Education
Dobbs Ferry Middle School, 505 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
To register, please call (914) 693-1500 x3148.
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Wednesday, November 29, 2023 from 12-1:30pm
Sara E. Meyers, Esq. & Lauren C. Enea, Esq. will be speaking on
“Special Needs Planning for Children and Grandchildren with Disabilities”
Hosted by: Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP
245 Main Street, White Plains, NY 10601
To register, please contact our office at (914) 948-1500.
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Thursday, November 30, 2023 from 11am-12pm
Anthony J. Enea, Esq. will be speaking on
“Planning Options for the Transfer of a Primary Residence”
Hosted by: NYSSCPA Manhattan/Bronx Chapter
Webinar
To register, please visit: https://bit.ly/46GFSJ2.
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Thursday, November 30, 2023 from 7-8:30pm
Sara E. Meyers, Esq. will be speaking on
“Keeping the Bread in the Sandwich: Helping Your Parents Manage Their Money”
Hosted by: Westchester Jewish Community Services
Shaarei Tikvah Synagogue, 46 Fox Meadow Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583
To register, please contact our office at (914) 948-1500.
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The Talking Seniors podcast is currently on break.
Take a listen to some of the episodes from last season.
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Episode 13: What to Discuss with Family When an Alzheimer's Diagnosis Occurs
Anthony J. Enea, Esq. interviews Joan Nimmo of The Alzheimer's Association about the important conversations that are necessary when a diagnosis of Alzheimer's occurs within the family.
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