Blogs/News

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...

Planning 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 latest radio segment, Megan Conroy breaks down the trust that...

Susie C. Sohn Honored with WBAOSC Award

Susie C. Sohn, a partner at Blustein, Shapiro, Frank & Barone, LLP (BSF&B), has been named a recipient of the 2026 Distinguished Attorney Member Award by the Women's Bar Association of Orange and Sullivan Counties (WBAOSC), recognizing her sustained contributions...

THE ART OF AVOIDING PROBATE: Simple Tricks Vs. Strategic Planning

"I just want to avoid probate." It’s one of the most common requests Megan Conroy hears at Blustein, Shapiro, Frank & Barone, LLP. While bypassing the court is a worthy goal, how you do it matters as much as the...

Estate Taxes, Capital Gains & Probate: What New York Families Need to Know

Estate planning isn’t just about who gets what—it’s about how much of your estate actually reaches your family versus how much is lost to taxes or tied up in court. BSF&B Partner Megan Conroy joined WGNY to cut through the...

BSFB Attorneys Named to HV 2026 Top Lawyers List

BSF&B announced that eight of its attorneys have been named to Hudson Valley Magazine’s 2026 “Top Lawyers” list, a peer-nominated distinction recognizing professional achievement and ethical standards. The 2026 list sees the firm expanding its footprint with the addition of...