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Can I Reimburse Myself From An Estate Account As an Executor or Administrator?

Once the fiduciary receives letters and is appointed executor or administrator by the surrogate’s court, the fiduciary may provide reimbursements.

What Does an Estate Lawyer Do After Death?

While it is not required to hire a lawyer to represent the executor of an estate, it is often a good idea to seek representation.

January 29, 2025
Estate Planning Basics for Young Adults

Whether you are 18 or 81, there are four key documents you should consider: health care proxy, HIPAA release form, living will, and power of attorney.

January 28, 2025
Why Every Parent Needs a Will

If you are a parent of a young child, you have probably heard that you should have a will. But do you know why?

January 23, 2025
Britt Burner Named a Fellow of the New York Bar Foundation

Britt Burner has been elected as a Fellow of the New York Bar Foundation by its Board of Directors.

January 22, 2025
Does an ABLE Account Affect SSI?

ABLE accounts allow people with disabilities to save money without affecting their eligibility for public benefits, such as SSI.

January 17, 2025
How a New York Transfer on Death Deed Avoids Probate

The Transfer on Death Deed is a provision under New York State Real Property Law that provides property owners with the ability to designate beneficiaries who will inherit real property upon their passing, bypassing the probate process.

January 16, 2025
Hon. Gail Prudenti Appointed Chair of Suffolk County Bar Association Judicial Screening Committee

Partner Hon. Gail Prudenti has been appointed as the Chair of the Suffolk County Bar Association (SCBA) Judicial Screening Committee. Learn more about the prestigious appointment.

January 14, 2025
How to Read a Property Deed

Are you unsure if you share ownership of your property with someone else? Here is how to find out.

January 9, 2025
New Information for Business Owners: Corporate Transparency Act

The filing requirements imposed on owners of corporate entities by the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) are currently suspended.

December 27, 2024
How Much Can You Gift Tax Free?

Gifting can be gratifying and can also provide an income tax benefit as the year comes to a close. Learn more about how much you can gift tax free this holiday season.

December 23, 2024

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In this guest post by Maria Torroella Carney, MD, FACP, learn what contributes to aging and what can be done to encourage healthy aging.

September 17, 2024 Read Article

The Connelly vs. IRS ruling has significant implications for buy-sell agreements and corporate redemptions.

June 28, 2024 Read Article

Partner Britt Burner, Esq. explains how often to review your estate planning documents and the life changes that may prompt a review.

May 1, 2024 Read Article

According to multiple published reports, comedian Jay Leno is asking a California court to grant him authority over the financial affairs of his wife Mavis, who is apparently suffering from severe dementia.

March 12, 2024 Read Article

In his first Law Day address, New York’s Chief Judge complained of the steady erosion of civics knowledge, and the resultant decline in civility, warning that, “The Framers knew that the consequence of constitutional ignorance, and being guided by passion rather than reason, was armed mobs.”

March 8, 2024 Read Article

In this season of gratitude, it’s appropriate to recall the “four freedoms” — freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from fear, and freedom from want — articulated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt at the threshold of World War II and illustrated so memorably in Norman Rockwell’s iconic renditions.

November 11, 2023 Read Article