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Sheinberg to Present to Nassau County Bar Association
February 8, 2022 | Trusts & Estates

Wendy Sheinberg will be presenting to the Nassau County Bar Association’s Matrimonial Law Committee on March 9, 2022. She will be presenting on the amendment to the Child Support Standards Act that extends child support to age 26 for certain adult children with developmental disabilities.

The panel will include Wendy, Hon. Gary F. Knobel, J.S.C

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Sheinberg in AARP Magazine Story about Powers of Attorney
February 8, 2022 | Trusts & Estates

Wendy Sheinberg was quoted in “You’ve Got the Power (of Attorney),” which appeared in the February/March 2022 issue of AARP Magazine. The article explains when and how to put this legal document in place for your parents.

Wendy explained that the creation of a power of attorney doesn’t immediately transfer power to another person. “Your parent

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Hillman Elected Fellow of New York Bar Foundation
January 10, 2022 | Trusts & Estates

Rivkin Radler is pleased to announce that Jennifer Hillman, a partner in the firm’s Personal, Family & Business Planning practice, has been selected by the New York Bar Foundation’s Board of Directors to be a Fellow. The Fellows of the New York Bar Foundation are members of the bench and bar who are recognized for

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Rivkin Radler Elevates 3 New Partners
January 3, 2022

Evan H. Krinick, Managing Partner of Rivkin Radler LLP, has announced that Ada Janocinska, Justin Piccione and Michael Vanunu have been elected Partners.

“This new class of partners is truly representative of our approach to client service,” Krinick said. “They are skilled lawyers who maintain an unwavering focus on their clients’ goals.”

Ada Janocinska, of

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Estate Planning Article One of the Most Popular JD Supra Reads in 2021
December 23, 2021 | Trusts & Estates

Louis Vlahos wrote one of most widely read articles on the topic of estate planning on JD Supra for all of 2021.

The post, “Increased Capital Gain Rate, Nonresident Aliens, And ESBTs,” was the 10th most popular on the content syndicator’s list.

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Rivkin Radler Welcomes Joseph Russo
November 24, 2021 | Trusts & Estates

Evan H. Krinick, Managing Partner of Rivkin Radler LLP, is pleased to announce that Joseph Russo, of Manhasset Hills, NY, has joined the firm as an Associate in the Personal, Family & Business Planning Practice Group, resident in the Uniondale office.

Russo concentrates his practice on tax law and has extensive experience providing tax advisory

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La Ferlita to Present to Nassau County Bar Association
November 15, 2021 | Trusts & Estates

Joseph La Ferlita will be presenting “Tax Issues involving Estates and Trusts: Tips and Traps to Avoid” to Surrogate’s Court Estates & Trusts Committee of the Nassau County Bar Association on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom.

CLE credit will be available.

Register here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email

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Sheinberg to Give Virtual CLE on Revisions to NY’s Power of Attorney Law
November 4, 2021 | Trusts & Estates

On December 21, 2021, from noon to 1 pm EST, Wendy Sheinberg will offer the virtual program: 2020 Hindsight — Revisiting New York’s Statutory Power of Attorney. Qualifying for self-study credit, the webinar will cover the following topics:

  • Ding-dong the statutory gift rider is dead
  • Statutory recognition of POA(s) physically executed at the direction
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Vlahos Offers ‘Wish List’ for Gov. Hochul in Long Island Business News
August 30, 2021 | Tax | Corporate

In the Long Island Business News article, “To: Gov. Kathy Hochul, From: Long Island, Re: Wish list,” several Long Island business leaders offered their perspective on the issues New York’s newest governor should focus on first.

Louis Vlahos provided a business-friendly agenda:

  • Eliminate the stock transfer tax
  • Eliminate NYC’s commercial rent tax
  • Reduce the personal
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35 Rivkin Radler Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America®/ Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for 2022
August 19, 2021 | Corporate | Tax | Real Estate, Zoning & Land Use | Intellectual Property | Insurance Fraud | Insurance Coverage | Health Services | Employment & Labor | Construction | Commercial Litigation | Compliance Investigations & White Collar | Trusts & Estates

The prestigious Best Lawyers in America has again included Rivkin Radler LLP in its U.S. rankings for 2022. For the first time, the firm was recognized in the areas of tax and technology.

One Rivkin attorney, based in Albany, has been named Lawyer of the Year: Richard A. Frankel, for Trusts and Estates.

In addition,

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