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Notice Anything Different this Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving is a Good Time to Reassess We hope that you had a lovely and restful Thanksgiving. It's such a wonderful time of the year... with a focus on two of our favorite things: food and...
New York Times Exposes “Ruinous Cost” of Elder Care
"The Ruinous Cost of Elder Care in America" This past weekend, The New York Times had a front-page story highlighting the disastrous long-term care situation in the United States. The article noted...
Unpaid Family Caregiving is on The Rise
According to the latest statistics, almost 17% of the adult population in the country provides unpaid care to an adult over the age of 50. Over three-quarters of these caregivers are women who spend...
Protect Your Partner: No Common Law Marriage in NY
You may have heard the term 'common law marriage' referring to people who live together and consider themselves married, but who have not obtained a legal marriage license. It's important to know...
Paying for Long-Term Care Can be Scary
The thought of paying for long-term care can be a scary proposition! According to latest statistics: 70% of adults aged 65 and over will require some kind of long-term care during their lives. 48%...
Safe Deposit Boxes: Safeguard or Hindrance?
Is a safe deposit box a safe place for important papers and valuables? Yes. Is it a wise one? No. Why not? While a safe deposit box may keep your valuables safe when you are alive, it becomes an...
Hearing Aids May Cut Risk of Dementia
Hearing Aids May Cut Chances of Dementia A new study has revealed that hearing aids may decrease the risk of dementia in people with higher risk. The study, published in the Lancet, was the first...
All Makofsky Attorneys Named as Super Lawyers
We are so proud to announce that, again this year, every Makofsky Valente Law Group attorney has been named to the New York Super Lawyers list in the same year! Each attorney was chosen a Super...
Makofsky Valente Law Group Raises Over $12K to Fight Pancreatic Cancer!
We are so pleased to announce that, with your help, we raised over $12,000 dollars as part of the Lustgarten Foundation's Walk for Pancreatic Care Research! We thank you from the bottom of our...
How to Avoid Probate
Welcome to the final part of our Probate series. In previous blogs, we discussed what probate is, how long probate can take, and some of the pros and cons of probate. For one reason or another, many...
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