Littman Krooks' September Newsletter

Steps to Take if Your Child Faces Bullying or Harassment in School

As the new school year begins, parents must be vigilant to report and advocate against any bullying of their child. Student bullying and harassment can be a health risk to students and can impact their education. Bullying has increased in the past years and can have devastating and tragic consequences. For example, based on recent news reports, a 10-year old student in Peekskill reportedly took his life due to bullying. In a New Jersey case, based on reporting, a jury awarded the family of a student who died by suicide after bullying $9 million in damages.

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Meet the Team: Nicholas N. Khayumov

Q: What drew you into elder law?

After exploring various fields of law, I noticed that elder law was one of the few remaining fields that still had a “human” element to it. Being able to deal with people, their loved ones, and ensuring that their needs are being met brings me great joy.

Q: What is your favorite part of the job?

Being able to collect the stored wisdom of my clients as they enter their twilight years.

Q: What is your dream vacation?

Japan!

Q: What are your favorite hobbies?

I love hiking and reconnecting with nature. I have also spent many weekend afternoons tirelessly restoring collectible automobiles. I have been doing this since I was 16 years old with some old friends and have not been able to stop.

Q: Do you have a favorite movie or book?

As a child, my favorite books were from the Harry Potter series. As for movies, A Bronx Tale is definitely up there!

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Planning Tips When Confronted with a Terminal Illness

A terminal illness diagnosis is traumatic for the ill person, caregivers, and loved ones. The loss of control and sadness can be overwhelming. Over my 30 years of law practice and coping with my husband’s and father’s rapid decline and death following a terminal illness diagnosis, I’ve learned that having some commonsense action steps can be calming and helpful. It gives one something to do. Something practical to take control over in an otherwise uncontrolled circumstance.

To that end, my clients have found this list particularly helpful, and I hope you do too.

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Events

Special Educational Legal Fund's Annual Resource Fair

Date: Sunday, October 1, 2023

Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT

Location: Stamford Jewish Community Center. 1035 Newfield Avenue, Stamford, CT, 06905

Security Mutual Life’s Advanced Seminar

Date: Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Location: Sonesta White Plains Downtown

66 Hale Avenue

White Plains, NY 10601

Partner Amy C. O'Hara. CELA will be the keynote speaker discussing Insurance Planning for Special Needs Families

Shenkman Fall Webinar: Taxation of Supplemental Needs Trusts.

Date: Thursday, October 12, 2023

Time: 8:30 am - 9:00 am

Location: Online

Partner Amy C. O’Hara, Esq., CELA® will be speaking at the Shenkman Wealth Management Fall Webinar on taxation of supplemental needs trusts. The webinar will be hosted/moderated by Jonathan I. Shenkman, AIF®, President, Shenkman Wealth Management.

Back to School Lecture Series: What Parents Really Need to Know to Support Their Special Needs Child

Date: Friday, October 13, 2023

Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Location: Online

The Autism Project-FLOS Inc. and Kusudi International Inc. will be presenting their first annual collaboration for the BACK To SCHOOL series! The live webinar series will run from August through October 2023 on Zoom.

Littman Krooks’ Special Education Attorney Marion M. Walsh and Nicole Garcia, MS.Ed., Special Education Paralegal/Case Manager, will be presenting on October 13th on legal advocacy.

Philadelphia Estate Planning Council's October Luncheon: Elder Law and Special Needs Planning

Date: Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Time: Coffee Meet and Greet: 11:30 am - 12:00 pm

Luncheon: 12:30 pm - 1:45 pm

Location: Union League, Farragut Room

140 S Broad Street

Philadelphia, PA 19102

Founding Partner, Bernard A. Krooks, J.D., CPA, LLM (taxation), CELA®, AEP® (Distinguished) is the featured speaker in October and will discuss Elder Law and Special Needs Planning.

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CaringKind's 35th New York City Alzheimer's Walk

Date: Sunday, October 22, 2023

Time: 10:00 am

Location: Central Park, Naumburg Bandshell

The CaringKind New York City Walk is NYC’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s Walk Registration

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