Estate 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 needs. An important part of this analysis is the need for a comprehensive and coordinated estate and asset protection plan....
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 care costs an average of $12,500 PER MONTH in the Hudson Valley. Some local homes are closer to $15,000, and...
SECURE 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 retirement legislation of the past decade. The act repeals the age restrictions to traditional retirement accounts, meaning the age for...
Tuckfelt earns Clients’ Choice award from AVVO
Blustein, Shapiro, Frank & Barone, LLP is proud to announce that Jacob Tuckfelt, one of the firm’s highly skilled attorneys, was recently awarded the Avvo Clients’ Choice Award. Avvo is one of the most trusted attorney directory websites. The Avvo Clients' Choice Award is awarded to attorneys who receive at...
Why 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 common as the Baby Boomer demographic continues to age, is the area of elder law. Elder law is a specialized...
Shapiro 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 National Association of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA). NAELA is a national organization comprised of attorneys whose practices include working with...
Congratulations Stephanie!
BSF&B Associate Stephanie Tunic was recently honored as a 2019 Orange County Rising Star by the Junior League of Orange County. It is a well-deserved honor for an intelligent, professional, and hard-working attorney. The Rising Star award recognizes individuals who are up-and-coming young leaders who are making significant contributions in...
Blustein, Shapiro, Frank & Barone, LLP Proudly Welcomes Attorney Jacob Tuckfelt
Blustein, Shapiro, Frank & Barone, LLP has announced the addition of litigation attorney Jacob A. Tuckfelt, a Warwick native, to its ranks. Mr. Tuckfelt’s practice areas include family and matrimonial law, guardianships, and commercial, general civil, and estate litigation. He will work from both the firm’s Goshen and Warwick, N.Y....
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 of property, typically as a result of a cognitive limitation, lack of judgment, or susceptibility to financial manipulation. In this...
The 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 a small handful of attorneys dedicated to providing superior legal services to those in need throughout the Hudson Valley. Of...