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

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

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.

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

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

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

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,

UNIONDALE, NEW YORK – June 3, 2021 – Evan H. Krinick, Managing Partner of Rivkin Radler LLP, is pleased to announce that Jennifer Hillman has joined the Firm as Partner in the firm’s Personal, Family & Business Planning Practice Group, resident in the Long Island office.

Hillman’s practice includes all manner of Surrogate’s Court proceedings

On Wednesday, June 16, from 4 to 5 pm, Louis Vlahos will present the free webinar “Protect Your Assets, Protect Your Pets.”

Hosted by the North Shore Animal League, the presentation will detail how to maximize your charitable giving in light of the proposed tax law changes.

To register, click here.

Patricia Marcin was featured in the 2020 Annual Report for the New York Community Trust.

In the “Advisor’s Advice” section, she speaks about her experience with the foundation.

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