New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Barry Black and Jonathan Robert Nelson | October 31, 2018
In New York, the role of trustees of religious institutions is somewhat different from the role trustees play when governing for-profit corporations. Religion Law columnists Barry Black and Jonathan Robert Nelson explore.
By Christine Simmons | October 22, 2018
Jay Freiberg, who was chair of Katten's New York fiduciary litigation practice, and Howard Elman, formerly of Matalon Shweky Elman, were childhood friends more than three decades ago.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Ilene Sherwyn Cooper | October 12, 2018
In her Trusts & Estates column, Ilene Sherwyn Cooper writes: The summer months have seen decisions as variable as the weather, addressed to claims against an estate, fiduciary bonds, and the statute of limitations. The issues were novel and instructive, and are discussed below.
By Angela Turturro | September 10, 2018
In this Special Report: "Lessons Learned From the AG's Suit Against the Trump Foundation," "Death of a Gun Owner: Criminal Liability for an Heir?," "NY's Latest Legislative Session: What Passed, What Didn't, What's Next?," "The Perilous Pot Trust" and "Real Estate: The Ultimate Estate Planning Asset."
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Philip J. Michaels and Jason A. Lederman | September 7, 2018
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2018 made many considerable changes, especially in the context of arranging the lifetime structural aspects, as well as planning the estates, of real estate investors and developers. In terms of allocating wealth between assets, these changes have, arguably, tipped the scales in favor of real estate over other classes of assets. This article covers factor to be considered in estate planning with real estate interests.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Christiana Lazo | September 7, 2018
A focus on private foundation governance in light of the New York Attorney General case against the Trump Foundation.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Jennifer B. Cona | September 7, 2018
Most gun owners are cognizant of the strict regulations concerning ownership of a firearm. However, their family members and heirs are often unaware of the laws governing the disposition of a firearm when the gun owner dies.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Elisa Shevlin Rizzo | September 7, 2018
Pot trusts, which allow a trustee to sprinkle distributions among a class of beneficiaries, are often touted for their flexibility regarding distributions. However, administering one is rarely straightforward. The trustee often has to manage tricky family dynamics and competing interests. Clear guidance in the trust instrument is critical.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Sharon L. Klein | September 7, 2018
The 2017-18 legislative session recessed on June 20, 2018. This article gives an instructive review of what passed, what failed to pass and what lies ahead when the 2019-2020 session begins in January 2019.
New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By C. Raymond Radigan and Jennifer F. Hillman | September 6, 2018
Recently, there has been new attention placed on the decades old disappearance of Kathleen Durst who disappeared in 1982. At the time of her disappearance,…
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