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As seniors decide to downsize and settle down to an easier life, one of the ideas that often crosses their minds is beginning to...

Our office previously released a Legal Briefing on January 10, 2024 discussing the law that Governor Hochul in New York signed on...

The process of ensuring that assets pass to the intended beneficiaries upon one’s death is called an “estate plan” and it is rarely as...

On December 22, 2023, Governor Hochul in New York signed into law a bill that greatly expanded the pool of individuals who were...

Patrick Pullano, Esq. presents new developments on notary services in New York State.

Patrick Pullano, Esq. presents updates on legislative developments for animal rights.

In the two years since the enactment of the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (“SECURE Act”), planners continue...

On May 19, 2020, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo issued Executive Order 202.7, authorizing a procedure by which notaries could take...

In October, 2021, a series of three new bills have been signed into law in New York to protect animals. The first new law amends New...

Pullano & Farrow's Trusts & Estates attorney, Jason Livingston, Esq. was recently selected in the inaugural Power 20 List for Trusts and...

Traditionally, upon a person's passing, they had limited options and methods to ensure their pet was cared for after the owner's death...

When a person dies, there are several different routes that can be taken to administer the estate. These routes vary based on whether the...

Some people are afraid of serving as a trustee to a trust because they fear that they may not always make the “best” decisions. Well...

On January 20, 2021, Joe Biden was inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States of America. Financial and legal advisors have...

When actor Chadwick Boseman (who played the character of “Black Panther” in the Marvel Comics films) died in August after a four-year battle

Traditionally, upon a person’s passing, they had limited options and methods to ensure their pet was cared for after the owner’s death...

As COVID-19 continues to spread across the United States, citizens and businesses are being forced to change their daily routines. Estate...

On Saturday, March 21, 2020, Monroe County Executive Adam Bello announced that the due date for county residents’ third installment of...

In the final days of 2019, the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act was signed into law.

Jason Livingston discusses the important legal measures to be taken for older adult divorces.