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NYSBA Trusts and Estates Law Section Journal: Please Release Me, Let Me Go

By Lori A. Sullivan and Lisa Fenech You have been named executor of the estate of your dear friend. With the assistance of your attorney,
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WealthManagement.com: Philanthropists Are Pulling the Plug on Donations to Major Universities

Avi Z. Kestenbaum, Co-Chair of Meltzer Lippe’s Trusts & Estates practice group was featured in WealthManagement.com in an article titled “Philanthropists Are Pulling the Plug
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New York Law Journal: What is the Deal? Proper Reporting Requires Analysis

By Jeffrey A. Galant Selling taxpayers often ignore or fail to appreciate the full picture of their sale transaction. This article examines two recent Tax
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New York Law Journal: The Fight of Your Life Before Your Death

By Laura M. Brancato The new wave of elder law litigation begs the question: Are we witnessing the unofficial beginning of ante-mortem will contest in
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New York Law Journal: A Reminder That Partnership Tax Status Requires Business Purpose and Profit Sharing

By Jeffrey A. Galant Likely, either the partnership or limited liability company is the most flexible of entities now available for business-or investment-related ventures. Whether
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NYSBA Journal: Homelessness in New York: Keeping a Crisis From Becoming a Catastrophe

By Laura M. Brancato The crisis of homelessness is felt in nearly every community across New York State – and it’s getting worse. Just a
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Wall Street Journal: Splitting a Second Home With Family or Friends? Get a Lawyer

Buying a vacation home with family or friends might seem great on paper. Often, those who do so regret the decision. Home buyers who split the purchase
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NYSBA Trusts and Estates Law Section Journal: Accounting for a Controlling Interest in an Entity

By David A. Bamdad More than 70 years ago, the Court of Appeals explained that “where a trustee holds a working control of the stock
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WealthManagement.com: Is Blood Really Thicker Than Water?

Avi Z. Kestenbaum, Co-Chair of Meltzer Lippe’s Trusts & Estates practice group was featured in WealthManagement.com in an article titled “Is Blood Really Thicker Than Water?” What
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Trusts & Estates Magazine: The Future of Estate Planning

Four thought leaders provide their insights into the future of the modern estateplanning practice. Austin Bramwell predicts that despite dire warnings, the private wealth and
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