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Nov. 18, 2016

As he prepares for the upcoming session of Congress, Senator Patrick Leahy is also getting ready to push for new reforms in immigration matters. Specifically, he aims to promote the EB-5 fraud reform package that was proposed in the summer.

Nov. 4, 2016

When most New York families turn their attention to estate planning, they often consider how to distribute their accumulated assets.

Nov. 3, 2016

One of the most common estate planning tools is called a “trust.” A trust is a type of property right held by one person typically for the benefit of another person.

Oct. 18, 2016

Estate planning allows a New York individual to protect and manage valuable property.

Oct. 13, 2016

There are many positive reasons why a company or individual would want to live and work in the United States.

Oct. 6, 2016

When music superstar Prince died, multiple people came forward attempting to claim a piece of the singer’s vast and valuable estate.

Oct. 4, 2016

There was much celebration throughout the country when the Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage in 2015 with its ruling in Obergfell v. Hodges.

Sept. 28, 2016

The EB-5 immigration program is set to be renewed, but not everyone is pleased with the extension of the program.

Sept. 26, 2016

Individuals may hope that a comprehensive estate plan will minimize conflict among their heirs and beneficiaries. Yet a variety of disputes can arise, sometimes over practical arrangements.

Sept. 19, 2016

If an individual set up a living revocable trust, including naming beneficiaries of the trust residue, yet failed to fund the trust, the designated beneficiaries might be motivated to bring litigation against the estate.