By Dan Packel | May 18, 2022
Law firms recognize the demand from baby boomers passing along their wealth to the next generation. But underwriters look at the practice and see big potential payouts.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Raymond Radigan and Kassandra Polanco | April 29, 2022
With court approval, a guardian can jointly control guardianship funds with a bank, credit union, or other financial institution. This type of investment agreement can significantly benefit the infant, while also providing the Surrogate with security in knowing that an established financial institution is a party to the agreement and subject to the Surrogate's oversite.
By Dan Roe | April 29, 2022
The Manhattan-based midsize firm merged with an appellate boutique and a family law firm in Boca Raton, adding 11 attorneys and establishing a beachhead to grow real estate and transactional practices in the region.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Conrad Teitell | April 22, 2022
With so many cash donations being made to help the people of Ukraine, Conrad Teitell offers a timely and helpful discussion of income tax rules for charitable gifts for use overseas. He explains how tax savings reduce the cost of giving and in many cases enable donors to give more.
By Andrew Denney | April 18, 2022
Harriet Thompson had her cases reassigned in December and has been barred from entering her chambers.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Ilene Sherwyn Cooper | April 1, 2022
Over the past several months, Appellate Division departments have considered a wide range of issues affecting the field of trusts and estates.
New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Scott Mollen | March 29, 2022
In his Realty Law column, Scott Mollen discusses 'Gruber v. Gruber,' a case involving a constructive trust where issues of fact existed as to whether the transfer of property was effectuated, and 'Friedman Residence v. Denson,' where the court held that Housing Court is the correct forum for resolving the landlord's ejection action.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Raymond Radigan | March 4, 2022
As a follow-up to his previous article on court consolidation, Raymond Radigan continues the discussion by providing further insights for practitioners and others interested in Surrogate's Court practice.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Conrad Teitell | February 25, 2022
Sometimes objectives can be better achieved by disclaiming instead of accepting a bequest.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Ilene Sherwyn Cooper | February 4, 2022
In her Trusts and Estates Update, Ilene Sherwyn Cooper discusses Surrogate and Appellate Court decisions which impacted the field of trusts and estates in 2021.
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