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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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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