By Judith D. Grimaldi, Chair, Elder Law and Special Needs Section | January 11, 2019
Judith D. Grimaldi, Chair of the NYSBA Elder Law and Special Needs Section, writes: Elder and special needs law has become more challenging as the basic societal supports on which our aged and disabled clients thrive can no longer be taken as a given. The rules are changing in the middle of the game and our clients are caught in the mix. ELSN Section members strive to meet these challenges with wisdom and energy.
By Katie Lynagh, Member, Trusts & Estates Law Section | January 11, 2019
Katie Lynagh, Member of the NYSBA Trusts & Estates Law Section, writes: Looking forward to 2019, the Section remains dedicated to responding to changes in the law, advancing legislation in our practice area, collaborating with other Sections on shared priorities, and strengthening our members' practices through knowledge sharing.
The Legal Intelligencer | News
By Zack Needles | January 10, 2019
The plaintiffs brought breach of contract and legal malpractice claims against Saul Ewing partner Robert Louis and the firm, which had represented plaintiff Brinton Young's uncle, Philip Young, in trust and estate matters.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Raymond Radigan and Moira A. Jabir | January 4, 2019
Trusts and Estates Law columnists Raymond Radigan and Moira A. Jabir write: Litigation of Surrogate Court matters can be personal. Often, the resentment and indignation of the allegations exchanged is only outdone by the vitriolic counter allegations. The result can be protracted series of contested and expensive proceedings that feed the disillusionment of lawyers and the judicial system. If instead, sometimes mediation was utilized in this arena, one may reduce the court workload while providing voices to the parties' positions without jeopardizing settlement positions.
The Legal Intelligencer | News
By Lizzy McLellan | January 3, 2019
Keith Nonemaker and Matthew Guthrie said they could no longer serve clients in a two-lawyer shop.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Rebecca Rosenberger Smolen and Amy Neifeld Shkedy | January 3, 2019
We thought it would be worthwhile, at this juncture, to try to identify some of the factors that we believe have kept us in business as we approach our seven-year mark in May of this year. Here they are, in no particular order:
By New Jersey State Bar Association | December 31, 2018
State bar urges Supreme Court certification to clarify estate planning decisions
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Annie Mrazik | December 19, 2018
As the saying goes, where there's a will, there's a way. While many of Philadelphia VIP's low-income clients make a way without a will and testament, the path is much smoother with one.
By Lizzy McLellan | December 11, 2018
Managing shareholder Alan Zuckerman said suburban Philadelphia is an area where he sees growth in the future.
By Jenna Greene | December 11, 2018
There's more at stake than selling paperback copies of “The Grapes of Wrath” or “Of Mice and Men” to high school sophomores. Universal Studios had been interested in producing “East of Eden” and DreamWorks wants to remake “Grapes of Wrath."
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