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Changing the Trustee of a Testamentary Trust in New York State

Changing the Trustee of a Testamentary Trust in New York State

by clover_1xhypr | Jan 16, 2026 | Uncategorized

Changing the Trustee of a Testamentary Trust in New York State A trust is a document created by an individual (i.e., the Grantor) directing a Trustee to hold property or assets for the benefit of another person or entity (the Beneficiary”) based on certain terms and...
Nonprofit Use of Intellectual Property: Copyright Infringement or Fair Use?

Nonprofit Use of Intellectual Property: Copyright Infringement or Fair Use?

by clover_1xhypr | Jan 14, 2026 | Uncategorized

How Individuals and Charities Can Benefit from Changes to Charitable Deductions Before and After OBBA The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBA”) was signed into law on July 4, 2025, which includes many striking changes to charitable deductions that start on January 1,...
How Individuals and Charities Can Benefit from Changes to Charitable Deductions Before and After OBBA

How Individuals and Charities Can Benefit from Changes to Charitable Deductions Before and After OBBA

by clover_1xhypr | Jan 14, 2026 | Uncategorized

How Individuals and Charities Can Benefit from Changes to Charitable Deductions Before and After OBBA The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBA”) was signed into law on July 4, 2025, which includes many striking changes to charitable deductions that start on January 1,...
Common Risks for Nonprofit Organizations and How to Prevent Them

Common Risks for Nonprofit Organizations and How to Prevent Them

by clover_1xhypr | Jan 14, 2026 | Uncategorized

Common Risks for Nonprofit Organizations and How to Prevent Them Nonprofit organizations are essential to the well-being of our communities, delivering critical services to support those in need. While their charitable missions empower them to engage in unique,...
How Your Estate Planning Can Help Charities You Care About

How Your Estate Planning Can Help Charities You Care About

by clover_1xhypr | Jan 14, 2026 | Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills

How Your Estate Planning Can Help Charities You Care About Making a gift to a charitable organization is a meaningful and impactful decision – one that can benefit both the causes you care about and your financial and estate planning goals. While the decision of how...
Naming Rights for Charitable Endowments: Legacy, Leverage, and Legal Precision

Naming Rights for Charitable Endowments: Legacy, Leverage, and Legal Precision

by clover_1xhypr | Jan 14, 2026 | Non-Profits, Planned Giving

Naming Rights for Charitable Endowments: Legacy, Leverage, and Legal Precision In the world of philanthropy, recognition is often as enduring as the gifts themselves. For many donors, attaching their name—or that of a loved one—to a charitable cause is not merely...
Unilateral Silencing of Charities Deemed to be Terrorist Organizations: Pending Legislation

Unilateral Silencing of Charities Deemed to be Terrorist Organizations: Pending Legislation

by clover_1xhypr | Jan 14, 2026 | Governance, Liability, Non-Profits

Unilateral Silencing of Charities Deemed to be Terrorist Organizations: Pending Legislation Although it has not made much news, a proposed Bill titled Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages has been making its way through Congress.  As of...
Estate Planning When Your Spouse Isn’t On Board: What to Do

Estate Planning When Your Spouse Isn’t On Board: What to Do

by clover_1xhypr | Jan 14, 2026 | Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills, Women Estate Planning

Estate Planning When Your Spouse Isn’t On Board: What to Do If you are ready to begin estate planning, but are getting resistance from your spouse, you may be wondering if you should go it alone.  Although addressing your combined estate and goals is helpful, you can...
Deadline for Registering with FinCEN Delayed Following Preliminary Injunction

Deadline for Registering with FinCEN Delayed Following Preliminary Injunction

by clover_1xhypr | Jan 14, 2026 | Closely-Held Businesses, Special Bulletin

Deadline for Registering with FinCEN Delayed Following Preliminary Injunction Court Decision Provides Temporary Reprieve on Filing On December 3, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a nationwide preliminary injunction against...
Estate Planning For Embryos Under New York State Expanded Bill of Rights

Estate Planning For Embryos Under New York State Expanded Bill of Rights

by clover_1xhypr | Jan 14, 2026 | Divorce, Estate Planning, Wills

Estate Planning For Embryos Under New York State Expanded Bill of Rights If you are a New York State resident and who has obtained medical care to expand your family via assisted reproductive technology, you should be aware of the revision of New York State’s Equal...
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