Elder Law News
From Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP
August 2026
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New York's Elder Law Team
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Summer Office Hours:
To give our team the well-deserved opportunity to rest and recharge during the summer months, our office will close at 12:00 PM on Fridays throughout August. In addition, our office will be closed for Labor Day weekend on Friday, September 4, and Monday, September 7. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to continuing to serve you with the same care and dedication throughout the season.
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“They’ll Work It Out After I’m Gone” – Why That’s Usually Wishful Thinking
By: Lauren C. Enea, Esq.
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One question I commonly ask my clients is about their children’s relationships with one another. At first, I often receive a puzzled look. However, the relationship your children have with each other often has a great deal to do with estate planning and is one of the most significant causes of family discord during a parent’s later years and after their passing.
I have seen families that appear perfectly functional become deeply divided when difficult decisions must be made regarding a parent’s care, finances, or estate administration. While it is easy to live in denial and hope that your children will someday get along, when it comes to deciding who will manage your finances if you become incapacitated, who will make healthcare decisions on your behalf, or who will serve as executor of your estate, hope is not a plan.
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How to Minimize the Possibility of Your Estate Paying a NY Estate Tax
By: Anthony J. Enea, Esq.
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For many New Yorkers the prospect of their estate being subject to a New York estate tax has become an issue of significant concern. The New York estate tax exemption for 2026 is $7,350,000 per person, a relatively large amount for the vast majority of New Yorkers. That being said, one particularly problematic issue for married couples is what steps need to be taken to ensure that both their estates are able to make use of said exemption and thus be able to shelter $14,700,000 from a potentially significant estate tax because of New York’s infamous "estate tax cliff."
Unlike the federal estate and gift tax exemption, which for 2026 is $15,000,000 per person and is portable between spouses (a couple has a combined $30,000,000 of exemption) New York’s exemption is not portable between spouses. Thus, if the first spouse to die has no assets in their name alone (they are joint with their spouse, spouse is beneficiary, the transfer on death (TOD) or payable on death (POD) beneficiary); then in that event the exemption of the first to die spouse could be entirely lost, unless a statutorily allowable Renunciation is made, and the spouse has not derived any benefit from the assets post-death.
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Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano Partner Sara Meyers, Esq. was recently featured on the Westchester County Senior Law Day Collaborative podcast, where she joined a discussion on "Staying Safe: Recognizing and Preventing Elder Abuse."
In this informative episode, Sara shares practical guidance on recognizing the warning signs of elder abuse, understanding available legal protections, and helping safeguard vulnerable older adults. We invite you to listen and share this valuable resource with family members, caregivers and friends.
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Upcoming Speaking Engagements
Featuring the Attorneys of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP
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Tuesday, September 8, 2026 from 7:00-8:00pm
Stella King, Esq. will be speaking on
“The Nuts & Bolts of Elder Law”
Hosted by: The Warner Library
Webinar
For more information or to register,
visit: https://bit.ly/4fG3ZPu
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Wednesday, September 9, 2026 from 2:00-3:00pm
Lauren C. Enea, Esq. will be speaking on
“What is a Power of Attorney and Why Do I Need One?”
Hosted by: Scarsdale Public Library
In Person: 54 Olmsted Rd, Scarsdale, NY 10583
For more information or to register,
visit: https://bit.ly/4yUhAdn
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Tuesday, September 22, 2026 from 11:30am-1:00pm
Sara Meyers, Esq. will be speaking on
“Protecting Against Financial Elder Abuse and Senior Scams”
Hosted by: The LOFT (Silver Connections)
In Person: 252 Bryant Ave, White Plains, NY 10605
For more information on The LOFT’s
Silver Connections Outreach Program,
call (914) 948-2932.
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Thursday, September 24, 2026 from 1:30-2:30pm
Lauren C. Enea, Esq. will be speaking on
“Protecting Your Assets from the Cost of Long-Term Care”
Hosted by: Bronxville Public Library
In Person: 201 Pondfield Rd, Bronxville, NY 10708
For more information or to register,
visit: https://bit.ly/3Sbj1Ul
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Thursday, September 24, 2026 from 3:30-4:30pm
Stella King, Esq. will be speaking on
“Accountable Aging: Preparing for the Elder Years”
Hosted by: Tuckahoe Public Library
In Person: 71 Columbus Ave, Tuckahoe, NY 10707
For more information or to register,
visit: https://bit.ly/4pZqpPa
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Tuesday, September 29, 2026 from 1:00-2:00pm
Sara Meyers, Esq. will be speaking on
“The Nuts & Bolts of Elder Law”
Hosted by: Yonkers NNORC
Webinar
For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/4gexw2N
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