Ilene Sherwyn Cooper

May 10, 2010 | New York Law Journal

In her Trusts and Estates Update column, Ilene Sherwyn Cooper, a partner with Farrell Fritz, examines recently passed legislation and discusses two decisions calling for legislative change in the areas of spousal rights and SCPA Article 17-A guardianships.

By Ilene Sherwyn Cooper

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September 15, 2005 | New York Law Journal

Ilene Sherwyn Cooper, a partner with Farrell Fritz, reviews two decisions regarding the kind of behavior to avoid in representing a client. Also, she highlights recent opinions relevant to the field of trusts and estates, addressing such issues as attorney's fees and powers of attorney.

By Ilene Sherwyn Cooper

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September 21, 2009 | New York Law Journal

Ilene Sherwyn Cooper, a partner with Farrell Fritz, writes that examinations before trial, document production, subpoenas, and interrogatories, are but a few of the inquisitorial vehicles available for obtaining information relevant to a proceeding. She examines issues pertaining to pretrial discovery, and the role of state and federal courts in overseeing its implementation.

By Ilene Sherwyn Cooper

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September 15, 2008 | New York Law Journal

Ilene Sherwyn Cooper, a partner at Farrell Fritz PC, writes that summer has come and gone faster than we can stop to think about it, but it has given us much in the way of judicial opinions to reflect upon this fall. From construction proceedings to rules of discovery and contested probate proceedings, Surrogate's Court and appellate decisions have provided the trusts and estates practitioner with considerable practical and substantive material of interest.

By Ilene Sherwyn Cooper

12 minute read

May 28, 2002 | New York Law Journal

O f particular interest in statewide decisions during the past several months are recent opinions of the Second and Third departments addressed to fiduciary commissions, contested probate proceedings, inter vivos gifts and prudent investments. The Legislature, as well, has recently peeked its head into the process as the Senate Judiciary Committee has advanced bills that would, if passed, have a decided impact on trusts and estates practice.

By Ilene Sherwyn Cooper

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May 12, 2005 | New York Law Journal

Ilene Sherwyn Cooper, a partner with Farrell Fritz, writes that during the past year, New York appellate court decisions have involved the appointment of attorney-fiduciaries, a suit for emotional distress, statutes of limitation and construction of wills.

By Ilene Sherwyn Cooper

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March 08, 2010 | New York Law Journal

Ilene Sherwyn Cooper, a partner with Farrell Fritz and the Secretary of the New York State Bar Association's Trusts and Estates Law Section, writes that, in recent months, concerns have been demonstrated by decisions addressed to retainer agreements, the rules regarding attorney misconduct, and disqualification of counsel.

By Ilene Sherwyn Cooper

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April 11, 2011 | New York Law Journal

In her Trusts and Estates Update, Ilene Sherwyn Cooper, a partner with Farrell Fritz, writes that just as this winter has provided us with a mix of sun, clouds, snow, sleet and ice, so, too, has the Surrogate's Court and Appellate Division provided us with an array of opinions to instruct and guide us on substantive and procedural issues affecting trusts and estates practice.

By Ilene Sherwyn Cooper

12 minute read

January 25, 2007 | New York Law Journal

Ilene Sherwyn Cooper, a partner with Farrell Fritz, analyzes recent opinions regarding such matters as contested probate proceedings, accounting proceedings and construction proceedings.

By Ilene Sherwyn Cooper

10 minute read

January 11, 2010 | New York Law Journal

Ilene Sherwyn Cooper, a partner with Farrell Fritz, writes: "The year 2009 was host to a multitude of opinions and legislation impacting trusts and estates. Indeed, no one would dispute that the legislation overhauling the form power of attorney has had a dramatic effect on the field. The final quarter of 2009 continued with the year's trend, producing decisions addressed to an array of significant issues affecting practice and procedure."

By Ilene Sherwyn Cooper

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