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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 across four distinct practice areas: real estate law, municipal law,...

Where 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 away, and the family is trying to figure out what...

Your 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 piece of a much bigger picture — and walks through...

BSF&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 general litigation, working closely with BSF&B Managing Partner Will Frank,...

Your 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 — and what actually determines whether an estate goes through...

Elder 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 on WGNY, BSF&B Partner Megan Conroy breaks down what today's...

BSF&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 Bar and the citizens of Orange County. The honor was...

Important 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 you're planning ahead, supporting an aging parent, or currently navigating...

Planning 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 a family decision made in the moment — usually in...