Special Needs Trusts in New York: Protecting Benefits While Planning for the Future
Future planning by families of individuals with disabilities should involve safeguarding access to public benefits while also providing for quality of life and personal dignity,…
Estate Planning Mistakes That Tear Families Apart — And How To Avoid Them
ALBANY, N.Y. (Star Magazine) — Most people think estate planning is about paperwork: a will, maybe a trust, a few signatures, and you’re done. In reality, the most…
The Benefits of Estate Planning for Young and Old in New York
Estate planning is not confined to the elderly or individuals with substantial assets, although it is a common misperception Individuals aged 18 to 54 are among the largest group…
New York’s new LLC statute provides transparency, but only on a need-to-know basis
New York’s newly enacted LLC transparency statute will make it easier for law enforcement and government agencies to determine company ownership, but it won’t do much for…
Liability Waivers—Why They Might Not Be What You Think
In the wake of the OceanGate submersible tragedy, there has been much discussion about liability waivers and whether they can bar a lawsuit. For example, there have been many…
Where’s the Exit? Planning Business Succession
If you have built or continued a family business, succession planning should be part of the business plan. Jarod Schoonmaker, owner of CNY Capital Corporation, a private equity…
As COVID-19 Vaccinations Continue to Roll-Out, Vaccine Passports Are Considered for Reopening
As businesses start to reopen and employees return to the office, state governments and officials across the nation are starting to react in response to the implementation of…
Comprehensive Look at How States Across the Country are Handling Reopening
As of early June 2021, approximately forty (40%) percent of the U.S. population is fully vaccinated and fifty (50%) percent received their first dose. State governors, the general…