Amy C. O'Hara and Brian L. Miller Present at NYU's School of Professional Studies Tax Conference

On July 17, Partner Amy C. O’Hara, CELA® and Attorney Brian L. Miller, CELA®, lectured at New York University’s School of Professional Studies Tax Conference titled “The Introduction to Trusts and Estates Conference.” They discussed the fundamentals of elder law and special need planning.

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Founding Partner Bernard A. Krooks Spoke at the Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester's Tax and Planned Giving Seminar

 On July 24th, Founding Partner Bernard A. Krooks , J.D., CPA, LLM (in taxation), CELA®, AEP® (Distinguished) was the keynote speaker for The Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester at their annual Tax & Planned Giving Seminar in Rochester, NY.  Bernie shared insights on strategies on planning for individuals with diminished capacity.

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Partner Amy C. O’Hara Attends NYSBA

Elder Law and Special Needs Planning

Summer Meeting

Partner Amy C. O’Hara, CELA®, attended the NY State Bar Association Elder Law and Special Needs Section Summer 2024 meeting in Montreal this July. Amy serves as co-chair of the Special Needs Planning Committee for the section's executive committee.  

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What is a Letter of Capacity,

and Do You Need One?

Founding Partner Bernard A. Krooks , J.D., CPA, LLM (in taxation), CELA®, AEP® (Distinguished) serves as an editor to Preserving Your Memory Magazine.


In the Summer 2024 edition of Preserving Your Memory Magazine, Bernie collaborated with health and fitness author Cindy Kumza on an article on why a letter of capacity in one's estate plan should be considered.

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Government Programs for Children

With Special Needs

Guest article for the Social Security Administration from our colleagues at the Special Needs Alliance and Attorney Johanna A. Pickel,


For parents of a child with special needs, providing the support and resources their child requires can feel overwhelming. Thankfully, there is help. Let us explore the most popular government programs available. 

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Events

Rockland Community College Transitions Seminar    


Date: August 22, 2024

Time: 11:00 am

Location:

Rockland Community College


Partner Marion Walsh. Esq., will present at Rockland Community College’s Transition Seminar on August 22. This presentation will cover various topics to help students and their families best transition from high school to higher education. The event is open to students and parents.  

Arc of Westchester Golfing For Kids 2024


Date: September 16, 2024

Time: 10:30 am

Location: 

Knollwood Country Club Elmsford, NY


The Littman Krooks team will join Arc Westchester in scoring birdies and pars for kids. Partners Bernard A. Krooks, Amy C. O’Hara and Attorney Joel Krooks are taking to the golf course to raise funds for children with disabilities at the Arc Westchester’s Children’s School for Early Development.  

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PLI’s 55th Annual Estate Planning Institute


Date: September 17, 2024

Time: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Location: 

Online and In Person at PLI New York’s Campus

1177 Avenue of the Americas

New York, NY 10063



Partner Amy C. O’Hara, CELA®, is presenting at the Practising Law Institute’s 55th Annual Estate Planning Institute at their campus in Manhattan. This program is an essential legal training by those engaged in sophisticated estate and tax planning practice.  This program is ideal for professionals who advise high net clients with estate and financial planning.

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2024 National Elder Law Foundation Forum


Dates: September 26 and 27, 2024 Time: Time: All Day

Location:

Washington, DC  


Partner Amy C. O'Hara, CELA®, and Attorney Brian L. Miller, CELA®, are attending the 2024 NELF Forum in Washington DC this September. Hosted by the National Elder Law Foundation, this forum is the annual meeting for Certified Elder Law Attorneys (CELA). The CELA certification is recognized as “the gold standard” for elder law and special needs practitioners and reflects the hard work and commitment required before an attorney can proudly proclaim that they hold the valued designation.

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Park Bridge Wealth Management Webinar: Fundamentals of SSI, SSDI, Medicaid and Medicare Eligibility



Date: November 14, 2024

Time: 8:30 am - 9:00 am

LocationOnline


Partner Amy C. O’Hara, CELA®, is presenting for Park Bridge Wealth Management on Fundamentals of SSI, SSDI, Medicaid and Medicare Eligibility .


This presentation will detail the basic rules of eligibility for these public benefits programs, including how to apply and whether any income and asset limit rules apply for each benefit. This webinar is ideal for financial services for professionals.


Hosted and moderated by Jonathan I. Shenkman, AIF®, President & CIO, ParkBridge Wealth Management.

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Littman Krooks LLP is among the 2024 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms." with partners that have been named as top attorneys in New York for 2023 by Super Lawyers magazine.

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