Elder Law
4 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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