Managing Partner Will Frank Named 2026 MVP by OC Partnership
The start of 2026 marks an exciting milestone for Blustein, Shapiro, Frank & Barone, LLP (BSF&B). Following his recent transition to managing partner, the firm is proud to announce that William Frank has been named the Orange County Partnership’s 2026 Most Valuable Partner (MVP). In a unanimous vote by the...
BSF&B Chosen As Hudson Valley Community’s Choice
Blustein, Shapiro, Frank & Barone, LLP Chosen As Hudson Valley Community’s Choice Partners Michael Blustein & Diana Puglisi also receive individual honors Blustein, Shapiro, Frank & Barone, LLP (BSF&B) is proud to announce it has secured three top honors in the 2025 Hudson Valley Community’s Choice Awards, including top “Law...
Planning for Retirement: Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)
Planning for Retirement: Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) While Blustein, Shapiro, Frank & Barone, LLP is an estate planning law firm, a robust estate plan is incomplete without careful attention to retirement assets. Estate planning and retirement planning go hand in hand. BSF&B Partner Megan Conroy recently joined Bob O. on...
Choosing Financial POAs & Health Care Proxies
Choosing Financial POAs & Health Care Proxies What happens if you suddenly can’t manage your finances or speak to your doctors? That's the reality estate planning beyond the will addresses. Blustein, Shapiro, Frank & Barone, LLP Partner Megan Conroy recently joined Bob O. on Oldies 98.9 FM to discuss two...
Blustein, Shapiro, Frank & Barone, LLP Strengthens Trusts & Estates Team with Accomplished Attorney Cynthia J. Hand
Blustein, Shapiro, Frank & Barone, LLP (BSF&B) is proud to announce that attorney Cynthia J. Hand has joined the firm as a senior associate. At BSF&B, Hand's practice will focus on Wills, Trusts, and Estates. Her expertise includes estate planning, probate and trust administration, and wealth preservation. Prior to...
Proactive Medicaid Planning & Asset Protection
Proactive Medicaid Planning & Asset Protection Blustein, Shapiro, Frank & Barone, LLP Partner Megan Conroy recently joined Bob O. on Oldies 98.9 FM to discuss Medicaid planning and the importance of protecting your assets from the high costs of long-term care. Why Plan Ahead for Long-Term Care Thinking about future...
Four BSF&B Partners Named to 2025 Upstate New York Super Lawyers List
Blustein, Shapiro, Frank & Barone, LLP (BSF&B) is proud to announce that four of its partners have once again been recognized among the top attorneys statewide with their inclusion in the prestigious 2025 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list. Honored this year are Managing Partner Michael S. Blustein and partners...
The Responsibilities of an Executor
The Responsibilities of an Executor Blustein, Shapiro, Frank & Barone, LLP Partner Megan Conroy recently joined Bob O. on “Oldies 98.9 FM” to discuss the responsibilities of an executor in the estate planning process. An executor is a fiduciary, someone legally bound to act in the best interests of the...
Understanding Medicaid for Long-Term Care: A Proactive Approach
Understanding Medicaid for Long-Term Care: A Proactive Approach Blustein, Shapiro, Frank & Barone, LLP Partner Megan Conroy recently joined Bob O. on “Oldies 98.9 FM, The Hudson Valley’s Real Oldies Station” to discuss essential aspects of planning for long-term care, including utilizing Medicaid as a payment source and the importance...
IMPACTS OF TRUMP’S BUDGET BILL ON NYS ESTATE PLANNING
The "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" (OBBBA) brings significant shifts to estate planning, particularly for high-net-worth individuals in New York. While federal relief offers new flexibility, the unique landscape of New York's estate tax means strategic planning remains essential, whether you're optimizing an existing plan or creating one from scratch....