Today's 5: Free Elder Law Seminar

New York's “Expanded” Medicaid estate recovery has gone into effect and a free seminar Thursday morning is designed to explain issues the new regulations could have on the public's assets.

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1. New York State may now seek to recover for Medicaid benefits paid during the Medicaid recipient’s lifetime against certain assets. Plainview lawyer , an expert in estate planning, elder law and probate issues, is offering a free seminar today explaining how these new regulations affect your estate. Lamkin will discuss ways to protect your assets. The public is invited at 10:30 a.m. at 150 Sunnyside Blvd., Plainview. 

2. Speaking of seniors,many have a strong desire to remain in their homes as they grow older. The hosts an expert from the National Aging in Place Council, who will discuss home modifications such as grab bars, security lights and railings, that can help make this possible. The event is free at 2 p.m. Thursday.

3. We're following up on the that have plagued Plainview in recent information. Check back today and tomorrow for the latest information on this rash of .

4. The continues its Thursday all day at the Y on Manetto Hill Road at Washington Avenue.

5. All this month...Patch is paying special attention to the holidays. Do you have an event that deserves special attention in Patch? A school play? A fund-raiser? A need for volunteers? We want all of them and plan to publish them prominently and throughout the month in our Holiday Guide.  Send your stories, photos and publicity needs to Local Editor Joe Dowd at  Joe.Dowd@patch.com.