Melissa Negrin Wiener

January 22, 2021 | New York Law Journal

With the escalating costs of long-term care, seniors are increasingly recognizing the importance of protecting their assets. A Trust is a core part of an asset protection plan, but one that requires precision in drafting.

By Melissa Negrin-Wiener and Marcus O'Toole Gelo

7 minute read

September 11, 2020 | New York Law Journal

A look at remote estate planning with a particular focus on remote document signings and their requirements.

By Melissa Negrin-Wiener and Marcus O'Toole Gelo

8 minute read

August 29, 2016 | New York Law Journal

Marcus O'Toole-Gelo and Melissa Negrin-Wiener of Genser Dubow Genser & Cona discuss whether an irrevocable trust can be revoked and write: EPTL 7-1.9 provides a mechanism for the grantor of an irrevocable trust to amend or revoke it, provided the trust was drafted properly and the statutory procedures are followed.

By Marcus O'Toole-Gelo and Melissa Negrin-Wiener

22 minute read

September 22, 2014 | New York Law Journal

Melissa Negrin-Wiener and Lynn Kay of Genser Dubow Genser & Cona write: There are many different types of estate disputes. As many of these disputes are among family members, mediation can be an alternative to court because of a mediator's exceptional ability to address conflicts while preserving family relationships.

By Melissa Negrin-Wiener and Lynn Kay

11 minute read