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By: Gary E. Bashian, Esq.* On October 29, 2010 Surrogate Webber, of the N.Y. County Surrogate’s Court, rendered a decision regarding the Will of Julia Elizabeth Taschereau (NYLJ 1202474902148 at *1) which offers a detailed illustration of how to meet the...
The practice of medicine is perhaps one of the most mentally, as well as physically demanding and challenging of professional endeavors. Patients are today more sophisticated and knowledgeable about their own bodies and medical conditions, and thus...
When discussing the possible use of a power of attorney within New York State with a client, attorneys should take care in regard to the potential appointment of a monitor. Though the appointment of a monitor may appear to provide the principal additional protections...
The United States Center for Disease Control estimates that over 1.2 million people in the United States are living with HIV infection and HIV/AIDS has resulted in the death of approximately 658,507 Americans.[i] As counsel to those who are infected or affected by...
Non-compliance with Discovery Orders is dangerous as it can ultimately lead to penalties and sanctions against non-compliant litigants and their attorneys. In practice, attorneys often intentionally disregard discovery demands served upon them despite the deadlines...
By: Gary E. Bashian, Esq.* It ain’t over till it’s over -Yogi Berra Consider the following scenario: A Defendant’s Pre-Answer Motion to Dismiss is partially granted by a Court of original Jurisdiction, striking several of...
By: Gary E. Bashian, Esq. On September 12, 2010, the Technical Corrections Act, signed by Governor Patterson August 15, 2010, will take effect, modifying the recently changed Statutory Short Form Durable Power of Attorney and General Obligations Law in a number...
Over the past 10 years, Surrogate’s Court judges across the state have made a series of decisions dealing with the discovery proceedings and “reverse” discovery proceedings under the Surrogate’s Court Procedure Act (SCPA) that provide valuable...
On June 6, 2015, the LOFT LGBT Community Center of Lower Hudson Valley held its annual Pride celebration in White Plains at the Memorial United Methodist Church which was attended by hundreds of participants. was proud to support this...
On Veteran's Day, Paralegal Caitlin Baranowski and Legal Assistant Elizabeth Troyano, attended an event sponsored by , at the VA Hospital in Montrose, NY. The event provided Bingo games, prizes, and refreshments to elderly veterans living...
