Elder Law
Paying 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 MoreWhy do we care about cap?
WHAT IS NAELA’s PRESTIGIOUS COUNCIL OF ADVANCED PRACTITIONERS (CAP)? In the field of law, many attorneys dedicate their time to specialize in certain fields. One of those fields, becoming particularly…
Read MoreShapiro Selected for Council of Advanced Practitioners Membership
Blustein, Shapiro, Frank & Barone, LLP is proud to announce that Partner Richard J. Shapiro has been selected as a member of the Council of Advanced Practitioners (CAP) by the…
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 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 MoreBSF&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…
Read MoreFunding – 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…
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