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Blustein, Shapiro, Frank & Barone, LLP Proudly Welcomes Attorney Jacob Tuckfelt

Blustein, Shapiro, Frank & Barone, LLP has announced the addition of litigation attorney Jacob A. Tuckfelt, a Warwick native, to its ranks. Mr. Tuckfelt’s practice areas include family and matrimonial law, guardianships, and commercial, general civil, and estate litigation. He...
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4 Trusteeship Misconceptions in a Special Needs Trust

Special Needs Trusts have two primary objectives: Fiduciary management and government benefit eligibility. Special Needs Trusts provide fiduciary management and oversight for individuals who are unable to take direct custody of property, typically as a result of a cognitive limitation,...
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The Memories of 1999

For some, 1999 is only a distant memory, but for Blustein, Shapiro, Frank & Barone, LLP, 1999 marked the start of something great. It marked the ambition and commitment of a small handful of attorneys dedicated to providing superior legal...
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Thinking of Seeing An Elder Law Attorney? Information You Need to Know

Meeting with an elder law attorney is a significant step, and can be fraught with uncertainty. People often come to see me in times of crisis when a parent or other loved one is in declining physical and mental health...
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BSF&B partners recognized by Upstate New York Super Lawyers

Blustein, Shapiro, Frank & Barone, LLP Partners Gardiner “Tad” Barone, Richard J. Shapiro, and William A. Frank have once again been included on the New York Super Lawyers list. Super Lawyers is a national and independent third-party rating service of...
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20 Years In Business

20 years. It’s a milestone symbolized with the gift of china flatware by traditionalists, and platinum by modernists. For Blustein, Shapiro, Frank & Barone, LLP, it symbolizes two decades of outstanding client service. We are so proud to have spent...
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Funding – the “Glue” of a Successful Estate Plan

When most people think about their estate planning, they usually focus on whether they should have a will or living trust as their primary estate planning document. This “debate” (which has raged in the estate planning community for years) misses...
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2019 Readers’ Choice Award Winners!

Continuing on a legacy of achievement, Hudson Valley law firm Blustein, Shapiro, Frank & Barone, LLP has again been recognized as a Top 3 Best Law Firm in the Times Herald-Record’s 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards. In addition, attorney Diana Puglisi...
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Passing The Pitchfork

Through proper and proactive planning, the farmer can protect the farm in the event the farmer becomes disabled without prematurely giving up control of the farm. Importantly, having a plan in place can prevent the farm business from stagnating in...
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