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YOUR LIFE IS EVER-CHANGING. YOUR ESTATE PLAN SHOULD BE, TOO.
When a client completes his or her estate plan, it often brings on a sense of accomplishment, relief, and comfort. Knowing you have a plan set in place – all…
Read MorePort’s new city attorney likes immediacy of municipal law
Jessica CohenFor the Gazette as featured on recordonline.com PORT JERVIS – Will Frank comes to the corporation counsel position in Port Jervis accustomed to the varied inner workings of municipal…
Read MoreThe Increasing Relevance of Estate Planning
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about unprecedented changes to our daily lives. For many people, this relentless health crisis has raised awareness as to how fragile life can be, and…
Read MoreEstate Planning In Times of Uncertainty
The recent outbreak of COVID-19 has many wondering if they are prepared for the unpredictable future. People are taking this time to get organized, assess their situations, and address their…
Read MorePaying For A Nursing Home
When you or someone you love requires nursing care, the sudden responsibility to cover the costs can be distressing. So what are your options? PAY OUT OF POCKET. Nursing home…
Read MoreSECURE Act: Problem or Opportunity?
On December 20, 2019, President Trump signed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act. The SECURE Act, which took effect January 1, 2020, is the most impactful…
Read More4 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreThinking 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…
Read More20 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…
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