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Free Estate Planning Seminar with Partner Pauline Yeung-Ha: June 21
Grimaldi & Yeung LLP and Brookdale Battery Park invite you to a free Estate Planning...
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June 20th: FIVE@FIFTY-FIVE: AN ESTATE PLANNING WORKSHOP
FIVE@FIFTY-FIVE: AN ESTATE PLANNING WORKSHOP Please join us for Five@Fifty-Five (5@55), an estate planning workshop with...
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May is Older Americans Month!
We are proud to provide services to our older clients and honor all seniors throughout...
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Grimaldi & Yeung celebrates 10 great years!
CONGRATULATIONS to Grimaldi & Yeung LLP on celebrating our 10th Anniversary! We have had the...
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April 18th, “Grief Work and Coping with Loss”: Come Learn from the Experts.
“Grief Work and Coping with Loss” All Social Workers, Case Managers, Nurses Invited Earn 3...
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May 17th, “Spiritual and Cultural Dimensions of Aging”: Come Learn from the Experts.
"Spiritual and Cultural Dimensions of Aging" All Social Workers, Case Managers, Nurses Invited Earn 3...
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Join us April 10: NYC Trust’s 2018 Women’s Financial & Philanthropic Learning Series
Is your financial house in order? Having the right documents in place can make all...
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Ready, Set, Walk! For Meals on Wheels, March 24
23rd Annual Walkathon Saturday, March 24, 2018 411 Ovington Avenue Registration: 10:00 am Kick-off Ceremonies: 10:30...
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Pauline Yeung-Ha named this year’s Honoree of APALSA!
We are proud to congratulate Pauline Yeung-Ha, partner of Grimaldi & Yeung LLP, named as this year's...
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Potential (Dangerous) Bill Passing
Grimaldi & Yeung LLP Calls You to Action on the Following Potential Bill Passing: This...
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Saturday Feb. 10 in Staten Island: An Estate Planning Seminar with Joanne Seminara
Learn about Estate Planning from co-author Joanne Seminara, Esq. of the book “5@55: The Five Essential...
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Joanne Seminara gives Colonial Club some helpful legal advice
Senior Editor John Alexander of the Brooklyn Daily Eagle was at the Colonial Club last...
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Free Estate Planning talk! Thursday Feb 8, 6PM at Gerritsen Beach Library
Gerritsen Beach Library and Grimaldi & Yeung LLP present: “5@55: The Five Essential Legal Documents...
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5 Benefits of Filing Your Tax Returns Early
The Benefits of Filing Your Tax Returns Early Faster Refund: Most people wait until March/April...
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What You Need to Know about the 2018 Estate, Gift and GST Tax Exemption Increases
Congress passed, and the administration signed tax legislation into law last week, ushering in several...
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Download the New 2018 Medicaid Financial Levels
Download PDF: Medicaid Levels - 2018 Please visit our website for information on Elder Law...
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Tax Planning and End of Year Gifting Seminar – December 7th
Please join us for a complimentary seminar: DECEMBER 7TH EVENING SEMINAR Tax Planning and End...
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Pauline Yeung-Ha named honoree by the General Human Outreach in the Community, Inc.
We are proud to congratulate Pauline Yeung-Ha, partner of Grimaldi & Yeung LLP, named as an honoree...
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And the NIA awards go to…
Judith D. Grimaldi and Joanne Seminara. Congratulations! The NIA’s 19th Annual Community Recognition Awards Dinner was...
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Retirement Benefits as a Lasting Legacy
"When a Trust is a Must" Part 3 in a series by Joanne Seminara, Esq....
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What’s New?
JUNE, 2018: Judith D. Grimaldi elected Chair of the Elder Law and Special Needs Section of New York State Bar Association
Judith D. Grimaldi is Chair of the Elder Law and Special Needs Section of the New York...
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Special Fundraising Gala on June 13, 2018
NY Memory Center Celebrates 35th Anniversary of Serving Brooklyn by Holding Gala Evening with Judith D. Grimaldi and...
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Monday, May 14: Ensure That Your Wishes Are Honored.
Community Conversations at the Park Slope Center for Successful present "5@55" Empower yourself with knowledge Prepare for your future...
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Long Distance Caregiving: April 9, free seminar!
Long Distance Caregiving: Caring for Someone Who Lives Far Away Empower yourself with knowledge about how to...
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4 Legal Questions to Answer Before You Retire
Your Pre-Retirement Legal Checklist Before you officially retire, you should prepare for your legal and financial future....
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Grimaldi & Yeung LLP celebrate Social Workers this March — and every day.
March is Social Work Month and Grimaldi & Yeung LLP would like to thank the Social Workers and...
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Grimaldi & Yeung LLP invites you to a caregiver presentation provided by Pauline Yeung-Ha and hosted by Heights and...
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AABA Program of the Year: Asian American Bar Association of New York’s Pro Bono Clinic!
“Congratulations to the Asian American Bar Association of New York's Pro Bono Clinic for being named Program...
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New Medicaid Home Care Appeals Rules: Could They Affect You?
New Rules on Medicaid Home Care Appeals - 2018 New York’s Medicaid Program is experiencing growing pains...
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Tax bill could end to the Medical Expense Deduction! Let’s save it…
Federal Tax Change Update: Proposed Elimination of Medical Expense Deduction Ending the Medical Expense Deduction Would Harm...
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Congratulations to our Super Lawyers 2017!
We are proud to congratulate Judith D. Grimaldi and Pauline Yeung-Ha, partners of Grimaldi & Yeung LLP, named Super Lawyers 2017...
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New York State’s Home Care Worker Wage Parity Law will be applicable to Personal Assistants
POLICY ALERT: Effective October 13, 2017, New York State’s Home Care Worker Wage Parity Law will be applicable to...
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Outstanding Women in Business & Community Leadership: Judith and Joanne
Grimaldi & Yeung LLP is proud to announce that their partners, Judith D. Grimaldi and Joanne Seminara are once again...
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CaringKind Alzheimer’s Walk — September 24, 2017
Grimaldi & Yeung LLP will participate in this year’s CaringKind Alzheimer’s Walk! Please join us on Sunday,...
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It’s Coming! Senior Tech Day hosted by Bay Ridge Center
Senior Tech Day will bring the latest tech tools and innovations designed to help seniors and their...
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CUNY TV features Judith Grimaldi, selected as one of NY’s Wise Women by the National Association of Italian American Women
Watch Judith Grimaldi's acceptance speech at The National Organization of Italian-American Women’s (NOIAW's) annual Epiphany Celebration. Click to...
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Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce Shines Surprise Spotlight on Grimaldi & Yeung on Workforce Wednesday!
Wednesday, January 25, 2017 - Grimaldi & Yeung LLP is honored to be featured in today's Brooklyn Buzz,...
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And the Civic Award goes to….
On January 9th, the Bay Ridge Third Avenue Merchants honored Grimaldi & Yeung LLP partner Joanne Seminara. She was...
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Grimaldi & Yeung LLP named one of the Largest Women-Owned Law Firms since 2013
New York Law Journal names Grimaldi & Yeung LLP one of the Largest Women-Owned Law Firms and one of the...
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And…congratulations to partner Joanne Seminara, recipient of the Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Law and Community Leadership Award!
In November, the Brooklyn Real Estate Board selected Joanne Seminara, partner of Grimaldi & Yeung LLP, the Outstanding Achievement...
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TOP-RATED ATTORNEYS
in New York City
Joanne and Frankie and all:
Both Peter and Michael would like to thank you once again for your professionalism.You have shown us that your firm does care about their clients. Thank you for everything. You were clear and fair and thorough. It was a very good experience.
Best wishes,
Michael & Peter
Dear Ms. Seminara,
On behalf of my mother and myself, I would like to thank you for your kindness, thoughtfulness and professionalism in helping and guiding us in the preparation of the legal documents for her. I especially appreciated all of your patience and how you listened which was so very important to her. Again, thank you.
Very truly yours,
Dolores
A review for Judith Grimaldi and Naomi Levin:
Ms. Grimaldi and her team, especially Naomi Levin, offered me so much wise guidance and warm support as I worked to set up Medicaid for my ex-husband and to provide for his care once he was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's. As his condition deteriorated, they always found time to respond with a phone call or an email, even during off-hours or weekends. They were remarkable advocates and they made a profound difference during very difficult days. I am so grateful to them.
-Masha D.
A review for Joanne Seminara, Esq.:
I had worked for the City of New York for 25 years and was ready for retirement but frankly knew little or nothing about pension and social security benefits and how to maximize their value or how to invest my modest savings and annuities. Now I had known Ms. Seminara for many years through various community service activities we had participated in and so I personally trusted her; without question I wanted her to be my legal consultant as I phased into my separation from civil service. Ms. Seminara was deliberate, thorough and thoughtful as we reviewed my various assets and subsequent strategies on how to best utilize them as well as creating my first will and testament. What was most helpful was how our meeting left me feeling confident in my future plans and, even more important, how my heirs are now finally included in them. Today Ms. Seminara is there to offer advice and suggestions whenever I need clarification or guidance on matters that impact my financial well-being, all done with a generous dose of humanity and good-will.
- Joe T.
Dear Joanne:
I wanted to send along a note of thanks for all the support and guidance with my aunt’s guardianship hearing. I know it’s been several months since the hearing and decision.
You and the entire team were such a ray of light during a very stressful and upsetting time period in my life. I don’t know where to start tell you how much I appreciated your support – from the first call to our meeting, the hearing and follow up. Beside the sound and strong legal advice, I was especially touched by the care and compassion you provided me. At every step of the way you and the team were there to support and guide me. I was touched by how much you deeply cared for me, my case and helping my family.
I have never been through anything like this in my life, and you really provided me the comfort and assurance I needed during such a stressful and unsettling time. For that, my family and I are deeply grateful.
Please pass along my heartfelt thanks to the entire team, for being there for us and providing such outstanding legal advice – and more importantly caring for me, my aunt and our family.
- Russell F.
My brother and I were most pleased with the outstanding professionalism, expertise and experience that Joanne Seminara, her legal assistant and her firm Grimaldi & Yeung LLP provided us during the most emotional and difficult months of our lives. It was a pleasure to walk into her office, which was most warm and welcoming, creating a comfortable professional atmosphere, as we met to discuss many legal matters that were quite new to us.
Selling our mom's house, our home for more than fifty years, was both emotionally draining and legally challenging.
Yet, Joanne's consistent reassurance and communication made all the difference to us as we handled this overwhelming situation.
I certainly appreciated Joanne's calmness, patience and understanding that went beyond her valuable legal advice and knowledge. I am sure that future clients will also benefit from these positive qualities that are most important during a time that can be quite upsetting and frightening to many people. I related to her kind manner and understanding nature.
I am sure that future clients will also be as pleased and as grateful as we have been.
I would certainly highly recommend Joanne Seminara's services without any hesitation.
Thank you again.
-Paulette H.
Joanne Seminara and her assistant handled legal issues relevant to the passing of our mom. Throughout the process, Joanne displayed a working knowledge of the law as well as an informed view of the expectations and requirements needed to fully represent the estate and home sale. Her services were always well-organized and efficient. The quality of her legal advice and actions on behalf of the estate demonstrated competence, proficiency and a degree of experience that was much appreciated. We both respect and commend Joanne Seminara for her professionalism and her legal representation on our behalf. - Tony D.
Just wanted to say thanks to all of you. My mother would not be home without your efforts. I sent a fruit basket from Amazon last week to say thank you. I hope it got there ok. I wish all of you a healthy and prosperous 2017. Best wishes, Andy
Pauline Yeung did an excellent job explaining the rules for qualifying for Medicaid to me. Her associates also did a great job completing the application and helping me understand the process. I would highly recommend Pauline & her firm.
Pauline made everything look so easy and it actually was. She gave both my dad and I, clearly detailed, and thorough explanations as to how the process would go and it was quick too. I'd hire her again in a heartbeat without second thought.
Thank you again Pauline, for making this smooth sailing!
Just a little note to say "thanks". You did a GREAT job today….. and…. You have the patience of a "saint". We accomplished what needed to do to get all of their paperwork in order, under extremely difficult conditions today. So again, THANKS…. I knew I made the right decision when I selected you for this project.
I just wanted to thank you for the periodic Elder Law Updates that you send to your clients. They're quite helpful. Some of the topics are eye-openers, so I print them out so that my children will be well-informed when I'm gone.
You gave so much information in such a clear, warm way, explaining these complex and often anxiety-producing legal and financial decisions. It was a wonderful introduction and guide to what needs to be considered and worked out in a legal form, and I had the feeling that many people came away with new confidence for getting the plans set up.
Support Group Co-Leader / Park Slope United Methodist Church