Articles Articles

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 ...

By Avi Z. Kestenbaum Four thought leaders provide their insights into the future of the modern estateplanning practice. Austin Bramwell predicts that despite dire warnings, ...

By Avi Z. Kestenbaum Often, like other estate planners, I grapple with defining my exact role. Am I mostly a scrivener who writes down the wishes ...

On their mission to change the way the world deals with loss and to help families deal with the practical and emotional burdens they face ...

Avi Z. Kestenbaum, Co-Chair of Meltzer Lippe’s Trusts & Estates practice group was interviewed at the Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning by Susan Lipp, Editor ...

Many United States citizens or residents have children, grandchildren or other beneficiaries who live in Israel. When estate planning for these clients, care must be ...