Author Description

Strategies for Trusts and Estates in New York provides an authoritative, insider's perspective on the legal environment surrounding inheritance in New York State. Featuring partners from some of the state's leading law firms, these experts guide the reader through key legal issues, including portability, decanting, and exemptions. These top lawyers discuss estate planning for married couples, varieties of possible trusts, and the different approaches to use with residents and nonresidents of New York. From Qualified Terminable Interest Property (QTIP) structures to questions of revocability, these experts examine the potential complications of trust and estate law. Additionally, the authors share their thoughts on coping with contested wills and similar controversies. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to navigating this rapidly-changing area of law. Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business and legal intelligence from leading C-Level executives and lawyers. Each chapter offers thought leadership and expert analysis on an industry, profession, or topic, providing a future-oriented perspective and proven strategies for success. Each author has been selected based on their experience and C-Level standing within the business and legal communities. Chapters Include: 1. John R. Bedosky, Partner, Hinman Howard & Kattell LLP - "Overcoming the Challenges of Uncertainty in the Estate Planning Process" 2. Michael N. Gooen, Partner, Lowenstein Sandler LLP - "Mind the Gap: Coping Strategies for Federal and New York Estate Tax Exclusions" 3. Robert D. Steele, Partner and Head, Trusts & Estates Department, Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP - "Understanding Changes in the Federal Estate Exemption" 4. Paul E. Pontiff, Principal, Bartlett Pontiff Stewart and