Trusts and Estates
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Fourteen Warshaw Burstein Lawyers Named Super Lawyers for 202606/23/2026
Super Lawyers has recognized fourteen attorneys from Warshaw Burstein LLP in its 2026 New York Metro rankings across a broad range of practice areas, including Real Estate, Business Litigation, Estate Planning & Probate, Family Law, Personal Injury, and Administrative Law. Among those honored, three attorneys were named Rising Stars, recognizing emerging leaders within the legal profession.
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Sarah A. Steckler to Moderate Panel on Hospital Discharge: Your Rights, Realistic Expectations02/09/2026
Sarah A. Steckler, Chair of the Elder Law and Special Needs Planning Law Group and Co-Chair of the Senior Law Day Collaborative, will moderate a free webinar on February 18, 2026, at 10 a.m. ET.
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Chambers, Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers Recognize Warshaw Burstein Practice Areas and Individual Attorneys in 2025 for 202612/30/2025
Warshaw Burstein, LLP was recognized throughout 2025 and for 2026 by Chambers, Best Lawyers, and Super Lawyers for excellence across its practice areas and individual attorneys.
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Chambers Recognizes Warshaw Burstein for Real Estate and Trusts and Estates Practice Groups12/08/2025
Our Real Estate and Trusts & Estates practice groups are recognized in the Chambers New York Spotlight Guide for 2026 for their continued excellence.
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Warshaw Burstein Recognized by Best Lawyers In America® 2026 as Best Law Firm for Trusts and Estates, Elder Law11/06/2025
Our firm has been recognized as a 2026 Best Law Firm, National Tier 3 and Regional Tier 1 in New York City for Trusts and Estates, and Regional Tier 2 in New York City for Elder Law.
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Thirteen Warshaw Burstein Lawyers Named Super Lawyers for 202510/30/2025
Thirteen Warshaw Burstein lawyers named 2025 Super Lawyers in their respective practice areas in the New York Metro area.
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Warshaw Burstein Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Edition of Best Lawyers in America08/21/2025Sarah A. Steckler, Partner, and Alexis Gruttadauria, Counsel, were named to Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, respectively, for their outstanding work in Elder Law and Trusts and Estates.
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Firm Hosts "Planning for Founders and Entrepreneurs" Event07/21/2025
On July 17, the firm, along with Fridman Law Firm PLLC, co-sponsored a well-attended event at Warshaw Burstein’s midtown New York office designed to offer legal guidance for founders looking to build, grow, and protect their businesses and personal wealth.
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Jacqueline Bevilaqua Discusses Estate Planning on Panel05/08/2025
Trusts and Estates Partner, Jacqueline Bevilaqua, was recently featured on a panel sponsored by the Plaza Jewish Community Chapel.
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Sarah A. Steckler, Scott Nussbaum, John Charles Thomas and David Stark Facilitate the Acquisition of Alfred Leslie Pieces to The Butler Institute of American Art04/10/2025
New York – April 10, 2025 – Sarah A. Steckler, partner in the Trusts and Estates Group, worked with Scott Nussbaum, Deputy Chairman, Senior International Specialist of Phillips, John Charles Thomas of Stout Thomas & Johnson, and David Stark, Executor of the Estate of Alfred Leslie, to facilitate the acquisition of several of the late artist’s works by The Butler Institute of American Art in Youngstown, Ohio.
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"Celebrity Estates: Wills of the Rich and Famous" Podcast Features Jacqueline Bevilaqua Discussing Gene Hackman's Estate and Estate Planning While in Cognitive Decline04/07/2025
Jacqueline Bevilaqua, partner in the Trusts and Estates Group, joined WealthManagement.com Senior Editor David Lenok for the publication's popular "Celebrity Estates: Wills of the Rich and Famous" podcast to discuss the tragic and unexpected circumstances of actor Gene Hackman’s final days, exploring pressing questions about elder care, cognitive decline and how to safeguard clients against unforeseen complications.
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Five Warshaw Burstein Lawyers Named New York Metro Top Women Super Lawyers for 202403/26/2025
The annual Super Lawyers list recognizes the top five percent of lawyers in New York for their professional achievements. Lawyers are selected through a process that includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.
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Sarah Steckler Interviewed for Super Lawyers Article, "Legal Help for Veterans Accessing Veterans Benefits"03/21/2025
Partner in the Trusts and Estates and Elder Law groups, Sarah A. Steckler was interviewed for an article for Super Lawyers that discusses the legal help available for veterans accessing benefits.
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Chambers Recognizes Warshaw Burstein for Its Real Estate and Trusts and Estates Practice Groups11/12/2024
New York – November 12, 2024 -- Warshaw Burstein, LLP has been recognized in the Chambers New York Spotlight Guide for 2025 for its Real Estate and Trusts & Estates practice areas.
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Warshaw Burstein Recognized by Best Lawyers In America® 2025 as Best Law Firm, Tier 1 for Family Law in New York City11/07/2024
New York – November 7, 2024 -- Warshaw Burstein has been recognized as a 2025 Best Law Firm, Metropolitan Tier 1 in New York City in Family Law, by Best Lawyers in America.®
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Eighteen Warshaw Burstein Lawyers Named Super Lawyers for 202410/24/2024
Eighteen Warshaw Burstein lawyers have been named 2024 Super Lawyers in their respective practice areas in the New York Metro area.
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Countdown to Potential 2026 Reduction of the Federal Estate and Gift Tax Exemption10/16/2024
Individuals and families owning assets in excess of $7 million are well served to revisit their estate and gifting plans in preparation for a reduction in the federal exemption occurring on January 1, 2026. In a recent article, Warshaw Burstein Partner Peter Lese outlines exemptions under the current law and advises working with an estate planning team to maximize tax savings opportunities.
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Alexis Gruttadauria Joins Warshaw Burstein as Counsel in Trusts and Estates Group09/27/2024
Warshaw Burstein, LLP is pleased to announce Alexis Gruttadauria has joined the firm as counsel in the Trusts and Estates Group.
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Warshaw Burstein Adds Family Law, Tax (Private Client) Practice Areas to IR Global Membership07/25/2024
Warshaw Burstein, LLP today announced it has added several additional attorneys and the Family Law and Tax (Private Client) practice areas to its membership in IR Global, a multi-disciplinary professional services network that provides legal, accountancy, and financial advice to companies and individuals internationally.
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Happy Pride Month!06/13/2024
Happy Pride Month! The Family Law Practice at Warshaw Burstein is proud to provide comprehensive legal assistance to LGBTQ+ community individuals.
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"Demystifying Home Care Medicaid" Webinar: Join Sarah Steckler as Panelist on May 1505/08/2024
Warshaw Burstein partner Sarah A. Steckler will be a distinguished panelist on Senior Law Day Collaborative's "Demystifying Home Care Medicaid: Q&A with Westchester County and a Private Attorney" webinar, which takes place on Wednesday, May 15, at 10 AM ET.
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New York State Legislature Considering Law to Permit Transfer on Death Deeds10/23/2023
A pending bill before the New York State Legislature would permit transfer on death deeds (so-called TOD deeds). A TOD deed permits the owner to transfer real property to a named beneficiary or beneficiaries upon the owner’s death. A TOD deed may eliminate the need to probate a simple estate and it would also give the beneficiary an automatic “step-up” in basis that can substantially reduce liability for capital gains taxes.
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Warshaw Burstein Joins IR Global07/31/2023
Warshaw Burstein, LLP today announced it has joined IR Global, a multi-disciplinary professional services network that provides legal, accountancy, and financial advice to companies and individuals around the world.
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Tax Partner Jason Diener Presents Paper to Tax Club of New York City06/06/2023
Warshaw Burstein tax attorney Jason Diener presented a research paper to the Tax Club of New York City on May 18 addressing the various and often complex considerations with respect to both the scope of, and uncertainty in, the existing authority on the tax treatment of trust and estate litigation disputes.
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Five Warshaw Burstein Lawyers Named 2022 Top Women Lawyers by Super Lawyers in the New York Metro area03/23/2023 | Super Lawyers
The Warshaw Burstein attorneys recognized this year as Top Women Lawyers in the New York Metro area by Super Lawyers, are Alexis Cirel, Kimberly C. Lau, Sarah A. Steckler, Jennifer Sundt, and Neena Tankha.
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End of Year Estate Tax Planning12/12/2022
With the holiday season upon us and gifting in mind, in 2022, you can make a tax-free annual exclusion gift made of cash or of tangible assets such as stocks, real estate or shares of a family business
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Sarah A. Steckler to Serve as a Program Chair for NYSBA Elder Law and Special Needs Law Section Annual Meeting Program12/08/2022
Partner Sarah A. Steckler will serve as a Program Chair for the New York State Bar Association’s upcoming Elder Law and Special Needs Law Section Annual Meeting on January 20, 2023.
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SECURE Act rules when you die without designating a beneficiary on your IRA11/02/2022
If you have not designated a beneficiary on your IRA, your intended beneficiary will not have the flexibility to spread distributions from an inherited IRA account over 10 years as provided by the SECURE Act.
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Westchester County Senior Law Day Collaborative Features Kadeen Wong As Presenter11/02/2022
Kadeen Wong, Associate in the Trusts and Estates and Elder Law groups, was a featured speaker at the recent Yonkers Senior Law Day Collaborative event at the Yonkers Public Library on October 19.
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Eighteen Warshaw Burstein Lawyers Named Super Lawyers for 202209/29/2022
Eighteen Warshaw Burstein lawyers were named 2022 Super Lawyers in their respective practice areas in the New York Metro area.
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Warshaw Burstein Adds Associates to Litigation, Real Estate, Matrimonial and Trusts and Estates Groups05/17/2022
Warshaw Burstein, LLP announced that the firm has hired five new associates over the past several months to work with the Litigation, Real Estate, Matrimonial and Trusts and Estates groups.
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Warshaw Burstein, LLP Trust & Estates, Fertility Law and Matrimonial Law Groups Sponsor PWJC’s Cocktails for a Cause05/16/2022
Warshaw Burstein, LLP is a proud sponsor of the Pace Women’s Justice Center Annual Spring Cocktails for a Cause Party on May 24, 2022.
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Sarah A. Steckler Named to Pace Women’s Justice Center’s Friends of Gail Advisory Board04/07/2022
Organization provides free legal services to victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and elder abuse.
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Sarah Steckler Moderated Webinar on Understanding Your Social Security Retirement Benefits03/30/2022
This presentation discussed the financial considerations to be made when deciding to take your Social Security Benefits and emphasized the importance of proper timing.
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Partner Sarah Steckler Featured on WVOX Radio Show03/25/2022
Sarah Steckler, a partner in the Trusts and Estates and Elder Law groups was a featured guest on "Time to Talk with Jen Graziano" on WVOX 1460 AM on February 28, 2022. Sarah discussed Senior Law Day programs in Westchester County, as well as basic information about trusts and estates planning.
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2022 TRUST AND ESTATES UPDATES02/07/2022
The federal gift tax exemption amount for gifts made in the year 2022 is $12.06 million per person ($24.12 million for a married couple) up from $11.7 million in 2021. However, the exemption amount will be reduced by approximately one-half on January 1, 2026, if Congress does not act to make the higher exemption amount permanent.
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Steve R. Graber Joins Warshaw Burstein as Partner in Trusts and Estates Group08/02/2021
Warshaw Burstein, LLP, a full-service law firm in New York City, today announced Steve R. Graber has joined the firm as a partner in the Trusts and Estates Group.
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New Law Requirements for Powers of Attorney In New York State06/22/2021
Effective June 13, 2021, New Yorkers are now required to use a new power of attorney form.
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Sarah A. Steckler Joins Warshaw Burstein as Partner, Launches Elder Law Practice with Partner Peter Lese, Joins Fertility Law Group05/20/2021Warshaw Burstein, LLP, a full-service law firm in New York City, today announced Sarah A. Steckler has joined the firm as a partner in the Trusts and Estates and Fertility Law groups. She will also launch an Elder Law Practice with Peter L. Lese, Partner and Chair of the firm’s Trusts and Estates Group.
