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Navigating the Stressful Schism of ‘Gray Divorce’
EPISODE DESCRIPTION:
While the divorce rate has declined in recent years among adults in their 20s and 30s, it has increased dramatically among people 50 and older. In today’s episode, two veteran New York attorneys—Jennifer Cona and Sandra Radna—provide practical and relatable thoughts to help “silver splitters” navigate this complicated and emotional transition. They’ll tackle a host of questions, starting with how gray divorce is different from divorce for couples in their 30s or 40s. What legal concerns are unique to older couples? How about the need to address immediate concerns, like changes in advance directives, health insurance coverage, and beneficiaries on life insurance and retirement accounts? Jennifer and Sandra will also cover challenging estate planning issues, dividing property and retirement assets, especially in blended families? And they’ll talk about some of the critical needs during our later years, such as Social Security benefits and long-term care planning. There’s a lot to consider, and Jennifer and Sandra will offer their legal expertise, as well as their wisdom, to older adults who need thoughtful guidance before it’s too late.
ABOUT THE GUESTS:
Jennifer B. Cona is the Founder and Managing Partner of Cona Elder Law. She has garnered numerous awards, including recognition by Best Lawyers in America© and Super Lawyers. Notable accolades include New York Law Journal’s Top Women in Law (inaugural class); Leadership in Law; Power 25 in Law; Top Lawyers of Long Island; Top 50 Women in Business Hall of Fame; Women Who Lead; Long Island Business Influencer in Law; Hofstra’s Outstanding Women in Law (inaugural class); Long Island Press Power List; 60 Most Influential Long Islanders; Most Influential Women Leaders; Top 10 Legal Eagle on Long Island; Power Women in Business; and more. Her philanthropic endeavors extend to her role on the Board of Trustees of the Long Island Alzheimer's and Dementia (LIAD) Center, Board member of United Way of Long Island, the Executive Leadership Team of the American Heart Association, and the Public Affairs Council of Leading Age New York. Ms. Cona holds several legal certifications, including Accredited Estate Planner. Her extensive media coverage includes features in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Newsday, as well as numerous TV and radio appearances. Ms. Cona writes a monthly column for the Long Island Press, The Power of Your Attorney.
Sandra M. Radna is a New York divorce attorney and founder of Law Offices of Sandra M. Radna, PC., which has offices in Manhattan and on Long Island. She is the author of the book “You’re Getting Divorced…Now What? The Ultimate Divorce Court Guide.” Sandra was interviewed on Court TV concerning the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial. She has also been published and quoted in a number of periodicals, including The New York Law Journal, New York Post, Ms. Magazine, NY Observer, Vice, CNBC.com, NBC.com, Refinery 29 and many others. She has been featured on a number of podcasts concerning Family Law and divorce including How to Split a Toaster and Moms Moving On. Sandra lives on Long Island, is married, and has 2 adult sons.
Contact: jcona@conalaw.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifercona/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandraradna/
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Website: https://www.conaelderlaw.com/
