Astoundingly, only 40% of adults in the U.S. have Wills. Whatever your wealth or family circumstances, you should have a Last Will and Testament. And it should be part of an overall plan, considering …
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James F. Burdi, Esq.
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1/25/21
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New York state is facing a $9 billion budget deficit due to the coronavirus pandemic, with severe cutbacks and tax hikes likely on the way. Although there should be some relief coming at the federal level . . .
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By Nick Buglione
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12/17/20
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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to threaten our health and financial security (on which our health care depends), it’s more important than ever to ensure that all life planning documents are …
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James Burdi - Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP’s Trusts and Estates and Elder Law Practices.
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6/12/20
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For Howard Kopel, being a county legislator must seem like wearing a comfortable pair of shoes. The deputy presiding officer of the Legislature, Kopel has been in office since 2010, and has served his district honorably.
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10/30/19
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently signed the aptly named Green Light Law, which will allow undocumented immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses. This isn’t a new law. If anything, it takes New York back to the more trusting years before Sept. 11, 2001.
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7/10/19
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It is an exciting time when your child leaves for college, but it can also be a time filled with worry. While you may have concerns regarding your child’s studies or lifestyle, there are other …
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6/27/19
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No one gets into a vehicle thinking that he or she is going to get into an accident. Unfortunately, it happens every day to many people around New York and throughout the country. When a car accident …
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5/28/19
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Anytime you appear before a court of law, what you wear is important. Dressing appropriately for the court shows that you understand the serious nature of the case, and that you respect the judge, …
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4/26/19
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As the debate around legalization of recreational marijuana in New York state swirls, and the punches and counterpunches of the pros versus cons become more frenetic, we need to take a step back . . .
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By Judi Vining
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3/22/19
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Every year at this time, Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the State Legislature wrestle with the state budget, facing an April 1 deadline to get it done. This year . . .
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3/22/19
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