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 randomized study to look at whether hearing aids could reduce the...
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 Lawyer in the Elder Law field. Ellen Makofsky was further honored by being...
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 hearts.Pancreatic Cancer is a devastating disease that cuts short the...
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 individuals seek the advice of an experienced attorney to create an...
Without fail, the term “probate” always comes up in a conversation about a deceased person’s estate. In a previous blog, we discussed what probate is. But when we dig deeper into a deceased individual’s finances and examine their assets, we often discover that there...
Knowledge is power, and we want you to have that power. As part of our commitment to our community, we provide free/low cost educational programs on Elder Law topics via public school adult education programs across Long Island. We have a robust schedule in October...
Since 1991, Makofsky Valente Law Group, P.C. (and its predecessor firms), consisting of a compassionate team of attorneys, paralegals and support staff, has devoted its efforts to providing competent and caring legal services in the areas of Elder Law, Trust and Estates, Probate and Estate Administration, Medicaid Planning and Applications, Guardianships, and Special Needs Planning. Founding Partner, Ellen G. Makofsky, is a Certified Elder Law Attorney ("CELA").*
