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Thursday, December 20, 2012

IT'S THE HOLDAY SEASON!!!!

We wish all of our clients, colleagues and friends all the good and prosperity that this Season of Light and Hope offers. A very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of you!!

Our offices will be closed as of 3pm on Friday, December 21st through Wednesday, December 26th, in observation of Christmas. We will reopen on Thursday, December 27th at 9am.

Our offices will also be closed on December 31st and New Year's Day. We will reopen on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at 9am.

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Why You Need a Durable Power of Attorney Free Audiocast, Listen Now!

Rockville Centre Elder Law Blog

IT'S THE HOLDAY SEASON!!!!

Why You Need a
Durable Power of Attorney
Free Audiocast, Listen Now!