Death and Taxes Benjamin Franklin once wrote “Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in this […] Read more
Born Under a Bad Sign Since New York passed the Safety in Agricultural Tourism Act (herein the “Act”) in 2017, many horse farm owners have […] Read more
How to Access NYS Executive Orders and ESDC Guidance As the coronavirus situation rapidly evolves, it is important for businesses to keep abreast of the changing legal landscape. Here […] Read more
Top Ten Reasons to Call Keith R. Betensky, Esq. During the Coronavirus Pandemic Many New Yorkers are sheltering in place and working from home where feasible with the hope that the coronavirus will […] Read more
Pet Trust Primer The ASPCA has a good “plain English” pet planning/pet trust primer on its website: https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/pet-planning/pet-trust-primer The ASPCA states in relevant […] Read more
Owners of Public Horse Farms Owners of horse farms which are open to the public should be reminded of New York General Obligations Law Article […] Read more
Looking the Horse Gift in the Mouth; Unique Aspects of Pet Trusts for Horses When developing an estate plan in New York, horses are sometimes treated differently than some of the more common pets, […] Read more
Why a Pet Trust May be “Man’s Best Friend” Perhaps the richest dog in the world is buried in Westchester County, New York. Leona Helmsley left Twelve Million Dollars […] Read more
How to Ensure that a Pet is Cared For After the Owner’s Death Pets often become honorary members of the family. But what happens to a pet after its owner becomes incapacitated or […] Read more
How to Draft a Horse Boarding Agreement in New York A horse owner recently called our office alleging that her stable had mistreated her horse by leaving the animal outdoors […] Read more