Raymond Radigan

June 08, 2006 | New York Law Journal

C. Raymond Radigan, a former surrogate of Nassau County and of counsel to Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, writes that estate planners may still utilize life insurance in order to reduce estate taxes because of social and economic benefits that the Congress attributes to life insurance, as well as successful lobbying by the life insurance industry.

By C. Raymond Radigan

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March 06, 2007 | New York Law Journal

C. Raymond Radigan, of counsel to Ruskin Moscou Faltischek PC, and Adam J. Gottlieb, a senior associate at the firm, write that many techniques to reduce the impact of income, gift and estate taxes on the wealth of a family have been curtailed or eliminated in recent years. One that remains viable in certain circumstances is the trust and leaseback arrangement - but execute with care. If improperly implemented, the arrangement can have disastrous consequences.

By C. Raymond Radigan and Adam J. Gottlieb

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March 29, 2006 | New York Law Journal

C. Raymond Radigan, a former surrogate of Nassau County and of counsel to Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, and Frank J. Gobes, a senior associate at the firm, write that - perhaps with a goal of keeping things simple, or simply trying to avoid probate - joint bank and brokerage accounts with right of survivorship are extremely popular today.

By C. Raymond Radigan and Frank J. Gobes

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November 10, 2008 | New York Law Journal

C. Raymond Radigan and Adam J. Gottlieb, of counsel to Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, discuss four topics of succession planning, incorporating the use of two different types of trusts in planning: advance planning for succession, using trusts in the plan, sale to an Intentionally Defective Grantor Trust, transfer to a Grantor Retained Annuity Trust, and a comparison of using a GRAT versus an IDGT.

By C. Raymond Radigan and Adam J. Gottlieb

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November 14, 2007 | New York Law Journal

C. Raymond Radigan, of counsel to Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, and Adam J. Gottlieb, a senior associate with the firm, write that a recent decision issued by Surrogate James D. Pagones of Dutchess County demonstrates the effective use of Article 13 of the Surrogate Court Procedure Act in bringing about the completion of an estate matter at minimal expense and procedure.

By C. Raymond Radigan and Adam J. Gottlieb

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January 19, 2006 | New York Law Journal

C. Raymond Radigan, of counsel to Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, and Frank J. Gobes, a senior associate at the firm, review recent legislation which allows health care decisions, including the decision to withhold or withdraw life-sustaining treatment, to be made on behalf of developmentally disabled persons by their guardians.

By C. Raymond Radigan and Frank J. Gobes

12 minute read

November 14, 2006 | New York Law Journal

C. Raymond Radigan, a former surrogate of Nassau County and of counsel to Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, writes that experience has shown that a fiduciary's ability to sell property with a beneficiary in possession opposed to a sale will hinder the viewing by prospective buyers.

By C. Raymond Radigan

13 minute read

March 09, 2009 | New York Law Journal

C. Raymond Radigan, a former Surrogate of Nassau County and of counsel to Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, and David R. Schoenhaar, an associate at the firm, write that a new law going into effect on Sept. 1, 2009 will have a major impact on drafting a valid power of attorney and supplemental statutory major gifts rider that meets the principal's estate planning or elder law objectives. It is critical, they warn, for attorneys to ensure that they effectively incorporate the changes enacted through the new law into their practice areas.

By C. Raymond Radigan and David R. Schoenhaar

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