Trusts & Estates and Elder Law & Special Needs Section 2026 Joint Fall Meeting

Accommodations

The Saratoga Hilton: 534 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

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Room Cut-Off Date : August 30, 2026, any reservations made after this date are not guaranteed the room rate or availability. 

Room Rate: $199.00 plus tax

Please note that there is a two-night minimum stay requirement

Hotel Amenities Include:

• Indoor heated swimming pool
• Fitness center
• Business center
• Full-service restaurant and bar (534 Bistro)
• Smoke-free property
• Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel

Parking

• Self-parking: $12/day 
• In-and-out privileges included

Location Highlights:

Guests are within easy walking distance of:

• Broadway's restaurants, shops, and boutiques 
• Congress Park 
• Numerous museums and galleries 
• Seasonal entertainment and nightlife 

The hotel is also approximately:

• 5 minutes from the Saratoga Race Course 
• 10 minutes from the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC)

Overflow Hotel Options (Please note that we have a courtesy block at these additional 2 locations)

Courtyard by Marriott Saratoga Springs 

Room Rate- $179 per night, block closes August 24, 2026

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Hampton Inn & Suites Saratoga Springs Downtown

Room Rate- $234, Book Before August 10, 2026

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Agenda at a Glance

Thursday, September 24, 2026

• 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Breakfast
• 8:00 a.m. – 4:25 p.m. | Registration
• 9:00 a.m.- 12:05 p.m. | General Session & CLE Program
• 12:05p.m.-1:30 p.m. | Lunch
• 1:30 p.m.- 4:25 p.m. | General Session & CLE Program
• 6:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m. | Cocktail Reception & Dinner Offsite at 1863 – 267 Union Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (Transportation will be provided)

Friday, September 25, 2026

• 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Breakfast
• 8:00 a.m.- 12:10 p.m. | Registration
• 9:00a.m.- 12:10 p.m. | General Session & CLE Program 
• 12:10 p.m. | Adjourn

Faculty:
Robert Abrams, Esq., Abrams Fensterman, LLP, New Hyde Park, NY
Nadia Arginteanu, The Arc New York, Latham, NY
Jill Choate Beier, Esq., Norfolk Beier PLLC, Lake Placid, NY
Britt N. Burner, Esq., Burner Prudenti Law P.C., New York, NY (Program Co-Chair)
Julie Min Chayet, Fiduciary Trust International, New York, NY
Libby Clark, Esq., Law Offices of M. Elizabeth Clark, Esq. PC, Saratoga, NY
Brian Conboy, Fiduciary Trust International, New York, NY
Raymond J. Dowd, Esq., Dunnington Bartholow & Miller LLP, New York, NY

Angelo M. Grasso, Esq., Loeb & Loeb LLP, New York, NY

Lindsay V. Heckler, Esq., Center for Elder Law & Justice, Buffalo, NY (Program Co-Chair)
Brian R. Heitner, Esq., Heitner Kaufman PC, Melville, NY
Hon. Cassandra Johnson, Queens County
Hon. Mary Keib-Smith, Onondaga County
Hon. Peter J. Kelly, Queens County Supreme Court Jamaica, NY
Ellyn S. Kravitz, Esq., Abrams Fensterman, LLP, Brooklyn, NY (Program Co-Chair)

Bradley Scott Loliger, Center for Elder Law & Justice, Buffalo, NY
Christopher R. Lyons, Esq. AIM Services, Inc., Saratoga Springs, NY
Arlene Mary Markarian, Esq., Retired prosecutor/FCA—Family & Children’s Association, Garden City, NY
Kevin Matz, Esq., ArentFox Schiff LLP, New York, NY
Daniel Ross Miller, Esq., Miller & Miller Law Group PLLC, Brooklyn, NY
Hon. Brandon R. Sall, Westchester County
Hon. Jonathan G. Schopf, Saratoga County
Hon. Vincent W. Versaci, Schenectady County

Edward V. Wilcenski, Esq., Wilcenski & Pleat PLLC, Clifton Park, NY

Registration Pricing

Trusts & Estates Law Section & Elder Law and Special Needs Section Membership Rate:

$950- Early Bird Before August 22nd, 2026

$1,050- Beginning August 22^nd, 2026

NYSBA Member Only- Non Section Member

$1,050- Early Bird Before August 22nd, 2026

$1,150- Beginning August 22^nd, 2026

Non-Member

$1,445

Guest Rate
The Guest rate is not valid on its own. It is only valid when purchased in addition to a conference or sponsorhip registration.
$500

For questions or assistance in signing up or cancelling your registration, contact our Member Resource Center (MRC) at mrc@nysba.org or at 800-582-2452 / 518-463-3724.

For information regarding cancellations/refunds- please refer to our NYSBA cancellation program policy- https://nysba.org/event-information/#cancellation-policy

The cancelation policy is as follows:

Cancellation Policy:

• Before August 30: Full refund (100%)

• August 30 – September 9: 50% refund

• September 10 – September 17: 25% refund

• After September 18 or no-shows: No refund

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all our sponsors for their invaluable support. Their generosity and commitment helped make this event a success. Their contributions not only enhanced the experience for all attendees but also demonstrated their dedication to our shared goals and values.

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Meal Sponsors

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