Estates Law Section

January 12, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Michael S. Schwartz, chair of the Trusts and Estates Law Section, writes: As estate planning attorneys, we are taking that concept of flexibility and building it into our client's estate plans. That is because the estate tax laws are in a period of significant flux.

By Michael S. Schwartz, Chair, Trusts and Estates Law Section

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January 17, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Laurence Keiser, Chair of the Trusts & Estates Law Section, writes:

By Laurence Keiser, Chair, Trusts & Estates Law Section

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January 24, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Robert M. Harper, Chair of the NYSBA Trusts and Estates Law Section, discusses Article 13-A of the Estates, Powers and Trusts Law, New York's digital assets legislation.

By Robert M. Harper, Chair, Trusts and Estates Law Section

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January 11, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Katie Lynagh, Member of the NYSBA Trusts & Estates Law Section, writes: Looking forward to 2019, the Section remains dedicated to responding to changes in the law, advancing legislation in our practice area, collaborating with other Sections on shared priorities, and strengthening our members' practices through knowledge sharing.

By Katie Lynagh, Member, Trusts & Estates Law Section

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January 25, 2010 | New York Law Journal

New York's well-intentioned new power of attorney legislation makes sweeping and dramatic changes for both statutory short form powers of attorney and non-statutory powers of attorney. Unfortunately, it has also resulted in unintended problems that desperately need correction.

By Ira Mark BloomChair, Trusts and Estates Law Section

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