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Free Public Taxpayer Forums Happening Now! Shocked by your latest property tax assessment? You are not the only one! Property taxes in Long Island are notoriously high, but YOU can do something...
What is IRMAA?
Do you know what IRMAA is and how it affects your Medicare premiums (and your Social Security benefits)? If not, read on... What is IRMAA? IRMAA stands for Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount....
2025 Blogs in Review: Our Series!
Did you know.... In 2025, we published almost 60 blogs on all different topics related to elder law, as well as helpful advice such as how to search for unclaimed funds. While many of our blog...
2025 Blogs in Review: Hot Topics
We publish a blog every week so you can stay up to date on important issues! 2025 has been a busy year. We published over 50 blogs this year on important topics related to elder law. They are sent...
2026 Social Security Update
As we get ready to step into the new year, now is a good time to take a fresh look at what’s changing in Social Security for 2026. Several updates are set to take effect soon, and staying informed...
Merry & Meaningful Topics
Will you be seeing your family over the holiday? If so, you could have a wonderful opportunity to interview an older family member. A recent article in the New York Times explored the idea of how...
You May Be Owed Unclaimed NYS Funds!
Could you be entitled to money from New York State? It is very possible! According to the Office of the New York State Comptroller, each day two million dollars in unclaimed funds are returned to...
Where Thanks Meets Awareness
Happy Thanksgiving from the entire Makofsky Valente team! We wish you a day full of food, joy, and great company. This Thanksgiving you may have some guests around the table whom you haven’t seen in...
Most Americans Expect to Need Long Term Care
Survey says... According to the 2025 Planning & Progress Study from Northwestern Mutual, over six in ten American adults believe that they will need long term care. According to the survey 74%...
Christina Lamm is Promoted!
The Makofsky Valente Law Group is pleased to announce the promotion of Christina Lamm to Senior Associate! Congratulations Christina! "Christina recently celebrated eight years with our firm," noted...
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