BSF&B Partners Mark 45 Combined Years of Super Lawyers Recognition
Four partners at Blustein, Shapiro, Frank & Barone, LLP (BSF&B) have been selected to the 2026 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list. Together they represent 45 combined years of recognition…
Read MoreWhere to Find Your Estate Planning Documents in an Emergency
Where to Find Your Estate Planning Documents in an Emergency Most people don’t think about estate planning until they need it. Maybe a loved one is hospitalized or has passed…
Read MoreYour Will Is a Tool. Your Estate Plan Is the Whole Toolbox.
Most people think having a will means they’re covered. In her latest segment on WGNY with Sunny Joe (filling in for Bob O), Megan Conroy explains why that’s only one…
Read MoreBSF&B Welcomes Attorney Peyton M.B. Miller to Municipal Law & Landlord/Tenant Practice
Blustein, Shapiro, Frank & Barone, LLP (BSF&B) is proud to announce that attorney Peyton M.B. Miller has joined the firm. At BSF&B, Miller’s practice focuses primarily on municipal law and…
Read MoreYour Will Doesn’t Avoid Probate. Here’s What Does.
Most people assume a last will and testament means their family avoids court after they pass away. In her latest segment on WGNY, Megan Conroy explains why that’s a myth…
Read MoreElder Abuse & Fraud — Protecting Seniors from Smarter Scams
Scams Are Getting Smarter. Here’s What You Need to Know. Scams are nothing new—but they’ve gotten significantly more sophisticated, and older adults are the primary targets. In her latest segment…
Read MoreBSF&B Partners Michael Blustein & Richard Shapiro Honored by Orange County Bar Association
Senior Partner Michael S. Blustein and Partner Richard J. Shapiro, J.D., CELA, CAP have been presented with the Orange County Bar Association’s award for outstanding service and dedication to the…
Read MoreImportant 2026 Medicaid Changes: What New York Families Need to Know
Two major Medicaid rule changes took effect in 2026 — and they could shorten Medicaid penalty periods, reduce application delays, and create new planning flexibility for New York families. If…
Read MorePlanning Ahead: Disposition of Remains — Pre-Planning Your Final Wishes
Planning Ahead: Don’t Leave Your Final Wishes to Your Will Your will handles money and property. But who decides how your body is laid to rest? Most people assume that’s…
Read MorePlanning Ahead: Irrevocable Trusts & Medicaid — Long-Term Care Costs & Essential Tools
Long-term care is one of the most expensive costs a person will ever face — and without the right plan, it can wipe out a lifetime of savings. In her…
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