Pre-mortem probate is the statutory process of validating a will while the testator is alive. One significant advantage to pre-mortem probate is the certainty it provides regarding the testator’s intent. Who better to tell us what he or she wanted than the testator? In other words, the Spice Girls were onto something, as pre-mortem probate … Continued
Kathy Suchocki, associate executive director of the New York State Bar Association, was installed as president of the Association for Continuing Legal Education at ACLEA’s annual meeting this past weekend in Montreal. Suchocki, ACLEA’s president-elect for the past year, ascended to the presidency following a successful year implementing the New York State Bar Association’s new … Continued
The New York State Bar Association announces the release of the newly revised edition of Real Estate Titles: The Practice of Real Estate Law in New York. The 5th edition of this reference book is an invaluable resource for all real estate professionals. Written and updated by many of the leading real estate practitioners and … Continued
Adam Wekstein, the new chair of the Local and State Government Law Section, is planning to expand the legal education programming the section offers. In September, the section is hosting a three-day meeting in Saratoga Springs that will cover several legal issues including the impact of AI on land use and compliance with new freedom … Continued
It was not happenstance that Susan Golden, chair of the Real Property Law Section, carved out time for an interview the day after the section’s successful summer meeting at Crystal Springs Resort in New Jersey concluded. After all, she has a full agenda to address in the next 11 months. “The program was terrific. It … Continued
For lawyers, transitioning from a busy career to retirement takes planning, preparation, and finding meaningful ways to spend time. The New York State Bar Association recently hosted a discussion on the emotional challenges of retirement, and how attorneys can create a sense of purpose after their legal careers. The speakers were: Ann Lapinski, retired director … Continued
As of Jan. 1, New York State became the first state to offer paid time off for employees to receive prenatal care. While the paid prenatal leave law fills an important gap in New York’s legal framework, it may raise some concerns relating to employee privacy. This article discusses New York State’s paid prenatal leave, … Continued
To the Forum: I am a senior associate at Jones & Smith, a 30-lawyer firm on Long Island. One of the two founding partners, Tom Smith, came to me yesterday with astonishing news: he had just told his co-founder, Elbert Jones, that he (Tom) was leaving to go to a rival firm, Young & Zachary. … Continued
Long-sought U.S. federal regulations around cryptocurrencies have come together which should ease the tension in the digital marketplace. The federal administration has initiated a more friendly approach than previous administrations to federal regulation by establishing a working group on digital assets and encouraging a more flexible approach to regulation. In addition, three bills passed through … Continued
Describe your journey on becoming a NYSBA leader. I was admitted to practice in 1975, but it wasn’t until 1990 that I first joined the Asian American Bar Association of New York, first serving on its board and then as its president. I also became a member of the New York County Lawyers Association and … Continued