Res Judicata: A Legal Blog

Looking the Horse Gift in the Mouth; Unique Aspects of Pet Trusts for Horses

January 9, 2019

When developing an estate plan in New York, horses are sometimes treated differently than some of the more common pets, such as cats and dogs, because horses generally have a longer life and are generally more expensive to care for. Moreover, some horse owners will attest to the fact that …Read More

Why a Pet Trust May be “Man’s Best Friend”

January 9, 2019

Perhaps the richest dog in the world is buried in Westchester County, New York. Leona Helmsley left Twelve Million Dollars for the care of her Maltese named “Trouble” and stipulated that Trouble would be entombed by Helmsley’s side in the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. Obviously, that is an extreme example. However, …Read More

How to Ensure that a Pet is Cared For After the Owner’s Death

January 9, 2019

Pets often become honorary members of the family. But what happens to a pet after its owner becomes incapacitated or dies? For pets with longer life expectancies, such as horses, birds and reptiles, this dilemma may be especially poignant. One solution is to create a trust for the benefit of …Read More

Bedford Adopts New Cell Tower Law

January 7, 2019

On December 14, 2018 the Board of Trustees of the Town of Bedford, New York, Westchester County, adopted a new local law governing wireless telecommunications facilities. According to the new law, its purpose is to establish “uniform standards for the siting, design, permitting, maintenance, and use of wireless telecommunication facilities in …Read More