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Virginia, Gloria and Dolly – A Room of One’s Own

I read Virginia Woolf’s A Room of One’s Own at an impressionable age. It was the 1980s, and women were grappling with issues of economic independence and freedom. I came away from that book believing, perhaps too simply, that economic independence was the key to every other kind of independence.

September 9, 2026
Corporate Transparency Act Update: What It Means for Estate Planning

Over the past year, what seemed like solely a corporate law clashed with estate planning and trusts and estates law.

March 10, 2025
How Many Trustees Can a Trust Have?

This decision should be based on three main things: 1) the type of trust you are creating, 2) the assets you are putting into the trust, and 3) the dynamics of the family or others involved.

March 7, 2025
How Does Guardianship Work in New York?

Guardianship in New York is typically sought in situations where an individual is unable to make decisions for themselves due to incapacity.

March 5, 2025
New York Medicaid Eligibility for Long Term Care in 2025

Each year, there are slight adjustments to the financial eligibility requirements of Community Medicaid for adults receiving the assistance of a home health aide.

February 28, 2025
Social Security Retirement Income Changes in 2025

The 72.5 million Americans receiving social security will enjoy a 2.5% cost of living adjustment (COLA) increase in 2025.

February 25, 2025
Take Charge of Your Heart Health This Heart Month

Heart disease is the number one killer in women here in the U.S., claiming more lives than all forms of cancer combined.

February 24, 2025
What’s the Difference Between a Last Will and Living Will?

A last will and testament is meant to respect your wishes in the time after your death, while a living will is used to honor your wishes in the last moments of your life.

February 21, 2025
What if I Don’t Want to Be an Executor?

You can renounce your right as Executor and decline to act by simply signing a Renunciation of Nominated Executor form in front of a notary.

February 14, 2025
Do You Have to Probate a Will?

Probate is the process by which a last will and testament is accepted by the Surrogate’s Court.

February 13, 2025
Naming a Non-U.S. Resident as a Guardian in New York

The process of appointing a legal guardian can take many months, so it is important to have a U.S.-based or a NY-based guardian to care for your kids.

February 7, 2025

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We’re pleased to share that Britt Burner is now the Trust & Estates Expert Contributor for Greater Westhampton Neighbors magazine!

August 18, 2026 Read Article

Modern legal practice is poised at the intersection of tradition and transformation with lawyers and firms struggling to fit the square pegs of ancient doctrines and procedures into the round holes of globalization, technology and economic shifts.

March 13, 2026 Read Article

We’re proud to share that our Partner, Hon. Gail Prudenti, has written a featured column for Long Island Business News titled “Understanding New York’s Court of Claims.”

October 6, 2025 Read Article

In the landmark case of Connelly v. United States, the Supreme Court addressed critical issues concerning the estate tax implications of life insurance proceeds used in the redemption of stock in closely held corporations.

June 17, 2025 Read Article

Our criminal courts protect victims. Our civil courts provide a forum for the peaceful resolution of disputes. Our family and surrogate’s courts guide families through what may be the most traumatic experience of their lives.

May 13, 2025 Read Article

As we reflect on the complexities of family law, let us work together to support our justices, understanding the weight of their responsibilities and the importance of their decisions.

May 13, 2025 Read Article