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InterActive Legal Special Advisor on Elder Law Planning

Stephen J. Silverberg is nationally recognized as a leader in the areas of estate planning, estate administration, asset preservation planning and Elder Law. He is a past president of the prestigious National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), and a founding member and past president of the New York State chapter of NAELA.

Silverberg was awarded the credential of NAELA Fellow, the highest honor bestowed by NAELA to “attorneys… whose careers concentrate on elder law, and who have distinguished themselves both by making exceptional contributions to meeting the needs of older Americans and by demonstrating commitment to the Academy.” Silverberg is also a founding member of the New York State chapter of NAELA.

He holds the designation of a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA), awarded by the National Elder Law Foundation. There are fewer than 400 CELAs throughout the United States.

For more information, visit his site, the Law Offices of Stephen J. Silverberg, PC

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SECURE 2.0 Opens Door for Qualified Longevity Annuity Contracts (“QLAC”)

Stephen J. Silverberg, Esq., CELA, Fellow, Cap, AEP® Jan 5, 2023

Back in the spring of 2022, in a rare show of bipartisan action, the House and Senate passed a law intended to give Americans an incentive to save for retirement. The bill received over 400 votes in the House and over 80 in the Senate. The…

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Avoiding Estate Recovery

Stephen J. Silverberg, Esq., CELA, Fellow, Cap, AEP® Jun 24, 2015

This session will explore the rules behind expanded estate recovery and the common tips and tricks to avoid estate recovery.

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Renounce the Disclaimer: Clayton Rules

Stephen J. Silverberg, Esq., CELA, Fellow, Cap, AEP® Mar 20, 2014

Post-mortem flexibility is imperative for Elder Law practitioners and their clients. Careful attention must be given to potential income, estate and gift tax issues and potential disqualifying transfers for Medicaid. What is favorable from…

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Sample Form – SNT with Payback Provisions

Stephen J. Silverberg, Esq., CELA, Fellow, Cap, AEP® Oct 19, 2007

Sample SNT form with specific payback provisions as provided under 42 USC 1496p(d)(4)(A).