Elder Law
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…
Read MoreNew Year, New Laws: Time to Refresh Your Estate Plan!
As 2024 winds down and we look forward to a new year, it’s the perfect opportunity to take stock and plan for the future. At Blustein, Shapiro, Frank & Barone,…
Read MoreFour BSF&B Partners Named 2024 Super Lawyers Honorees
Blustein, Shapiro, Frank & Barone, LLP is proud to announce that four of its partners were once again selected to the annual Upstate New York Super Lawyers list: Managing Partner…
Read MoreBSF&B Partner Named to Top 50 Upstate New York Super Lawyers List
Blustein, Shapiro, Frank & Barone, LLP (BSF&B) Partner Richard J. Shapiro has been named to the 2024 Top 50 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list for the first time. One…
Read MoreBSF&B promotes Susie Sohn to partner
Hudson Valley/Sullivan County Catskills law firm Blustein, Shapiro, Frank & Barone, LLP has promoted associate attorney Susie Sohn to partner, effective September 1, 2023. “We are proud of Susie’s efforts…
Read MoreBSF&B Partners Earn Super Lawyers Recognition
Four of Blustein, Shapiro, Frank & Barone, LLP’s partners — Managing Partner Michael S. Blustein and partners Richard J. Shapiro, Gardiner “Tad” Barone, and William A. Frank — have been…
Read MorePartner Richard Shapiro featured on Oldies 98.9 WGNY-FM | Last Wills & Testaments, Trusts, and more
Blustein, Shapiro, Frank & Barone, LLP Partner Richard Shapiro recently joined Bob O. on “Oldies 98.9FM, The Hudson Valley’s Real Oldies Station” to explain the basics of estate planning and…
Read MorePartner Richard Shapiro featured on Oldies 98.9 WGNY-FM | Nursing Home Costs, Medicaid Planning
Blustein, Shapiro, Frank & Barone, LLP Partner Richard Shapiro recently joined Bob O. on “Oldies 98.9FM, The Hudson Valley’s Real Oldies Station” to explain the basics of estate planning and…
Read MoreMedicaid Asset Protection Trust: The “Swiss Army Knife” of Estate Planning
Given the escalating costs of long-term care (in 2022 Orange County nursing homes cost an average of over $13,000 per month), people are anxious to shelter their hard-earned assets from…
Read MoreEstate Planning the Right Way
Almost every week, I receive a call that goes something like this: “Hello Mr. Shapiro, my name is Mary Jones. I need to update my will. It’s a simple will.…
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