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The Wall Street Journal: More Americans Are Aging Alone. One Woman Told Us What It’s Like.

As family structures continue to evolve, more Americans are finding themselves navigating the challenges of aging without a spouse, partner, or children to rely on. ...
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Elder Law Review May 2026: Who Decides Your Final Chapter?

By Ronald Fatoullah, Esq. There is a moment which is often quiet, sudden, and overwhelming when your whole life changes in an instant. A loved ...
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Trusts & Estates Magazine: Reflections From Our Modern Practice Board

Lessons learned, what’s changed and where modern estate-planning practice is heading. Written by: Jonathan G. Blattmachr, Marvin E. Blum, and Avi Z. Kestenbaum The modern ...
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Family Feud: Disputes Over Sibling’s Actions as Executor

Featuring insights from Avi Kestenbaum, Partner and Co-Chair, Trusts & Estates at Meltzer Lippe. A recent Wealth Management article highlights the challenges that can arise ...
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Elder Law Review March 2026: Craft Your Estate Planning Legacy – Living Trusts Are Not Just for the Super Wealthy

By Ronald Fatoullah, Esq. Estate planning and living trusts aren’t just for the ultra-rich. Living trusts are valuable tools for anyone looking to properly structure ...
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Elder Law Review March 2026: Craft Your Estate Planning Legacy- Living Trusts Are Not Just for the Super Wealthy

By Ronald Fatoullah Estate planning and living trusts aren’t just for the ultra-rich. Living trusts are valuable tools for anyone looking to properly structure wealth ...
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Elder Law Review February 2026: Income and Resource Levels for Medicaid Have Been Adjusted

              2026 Income and Resource Levels for Medicaid Have Been Adjusted Along with Special Income Standard for Housing By Ronald Fatoullah and Stacey Meshnick            EFFECTIVE JANUARY ...
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Key Takeaways from Heckerling 2026

Avi Z. Kestenbaum, Co-Chair of Meltzer Lippe’s Trusts & Estates practice group, shared key takeaways from this year’s Heckerling Conference with WealthManagement.com. Avi Kestenbaum: Recent ...
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Elder Law Review January 2026: 2026 NYS Income and Resource Levels for Non-Magi Medicaid Recipients

By Ronald Fatoullah Non-Magi Medicaid is the eligibility system for seniors (65+), blind, and disabled individuals, using different income/asset rules than the standard MAGI, (Modified ...
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The Wall Street Journal: Five Financial Blind Spots That Burden Grieving Spouses

Featuring insights from Avi Kestenbaum, Partner and Co-Chair, Trusts & Estates at Meltzer Lippe. Losing a spouse is devastating — and for many families, financial ...
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