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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…
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 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…
Read MoreTHE 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…
Read MoreEstate 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.…
Read MorePlanning for Retirement: Required Min. Distributions
While BSF&B 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…
Read MoreProactive Medicaid Planning & Asset Protection
BSF&B 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.…
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BSF&B 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…
Read MoreRichard J. Shapiro, J.D., CELA, CAP Full Radio Interview (March 2024)
Blustein, Shapiro, Frank & Barone, LLP Partner Richard Shapiro joins Bob O. on “Oldies 98.9FM, The Hudson Valley’s Real Oldies Station” to review the importance of estate planning and elder…
Read MoreRichard J. Shapiro, J.D., CELA, CAP Full Radio Interview (February 2024)
Blustein, Shapiro, Frank & Barone, LLP Partner Richard Shapiro recently joined Bob O. on “Oldies 98.9 FM, The Hudson Valley’s Real Oldies Station” to review the importance of estate planning…
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