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Date: June 11, 2026
Location: City Walk
Second of a Four Part Series
Time: 6:00PM EST
This Webinar will help families understand how to structure and fund resources without jeopardizing benefits.
What You Will Learn
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Christina Sammartino, Esq
Christina Sammartino has been practicing law in New York State since 2015. She is a Pace University School of Law graduate who previously studied Business Administration at Hofstra University.
After passing the New York and New Jersey Bar Exams, she went on to work for several law firms with primary practice areas in Real Estate, Estate Planning, Estate Administrations, Guardianship proceedings under Article 81 of the Mental Hygiene Law, and Article 17A, Medicaid planning and applications. Christina is also certified as a Guardian, Court Evaluator, and Attorney for the AIP under Part 36 of the Rules of the Chief Judge.
Christina is originally from South Hempstead and now lives in Lindenhurst with her husband, two children, and a dog.
Panelist
Jillian Kashuba
Don’t put it off any longer. Take this important first step now. Special and supplemental needs planning is a powerful way to protect your loved one’s future, preserve their access to essential benefits, and ensure they are cared for according to your wishes both during your lifetime and beyond. With the right plan in place, you can provide long-term financial support without jeopardising eligibility for programmes like Medicaid or SSI. It is one of the most meaningful gifts you can give, offering stability, protection, and peace of mind for your entire family.Don’t put it off any longer. Take this important first step now. Special and supplemental needs planning is a powerful way to protect your loved one’s future, preserve their access to essential benefits, and ensure they are cared for according to your wishes both during your lifetime and beyond. With the right plan in place, you can provide long-term financial support without jeopardising eligibility for programmes like Medicaid or SSI. It is one of the most meaningful gifts you can give, offering stability, protection, and peace of mind for your entire family.
Panelist
Leticia Blanco
is a Financial Representative with Forest Hills Financial Group (FHFG), bringing over twelve years of experience in sales and client service. As a Latina professional and working mother, she understands the challenges of balancing family, career, and financial resilience, allowing her to connect with clients while helping them work toward long-term financial security.
She is deeply committed to the autism community, a cause close to her heart, as her family is directly impacted. Her advocacy has led to collaborations with Autism Speaks and the Nassau/Suffolk Autism Awareness Society to promote awareness, inclusion, and meaningful support.
In 2024, Lety launched Empower HER, a monthly event series where women come together to reconnect, realign, and support one another. In 2025, she was honored by the North Shore Hispanic Chamber of Commerce as an Outstanding Community Supporter for her advocacy and community work.
Don’t put it off any longer. Take this important first step now. Special and supplemental needs planning is a powerful way to protect your loved one’s future, preserve their access to essential benefits, and ensure they are cared for according to your wishes both during your lifetime and beyond. With the right plan in place, you can provide long-term financial support without jeopardising eligibility for programmes like Medicaid or SSI. It is one of the most meaningful gifts you can give, offering stability, protection, and peace of mind for your entire family.
Forest Hills Financial Group is an independent financial services firm and is not affiliated with Sammartino and Sultan Law Group. Information shared during this event is for general educational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or investment advice. Participation in this event does not create an attorney-client or advisory relationship with either party. Each party is solely responsible for the services they provide.