We are pleased to announce that Partner Amy C. O’Hara was elected to the Estate Planning Council of Westchester County (EPCWC) Board of Directors effective July 1. The EPCWC is a nonprofit membership organization that promotes the exchange of ideas and information among estate planning professionals in order to provide a better estate planning process to clients and their families. The EPCWC consists of Certified Public Accountants, Attorneys-at-law, Trust Officers, Chartered Life Underwriters, Certified Financial Planners® and other professionals in the estate planning field. 

Partner Marion M. Walsh Presents at National Business Institute's CLE Seminar

Littman Krooks Partner Marion M. Walsh presented at the National Business Institute (NBI) on June 6 as part of a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) program for peers and colleagues in the legal and educational fields. Marion opened the full-day seminar in Westbury, New York, with a talk on the outlook for special education law, including proposed changes, enforcement and caselaw. She lectured on navigating changes under the Trump administration, including the prospective end of the U.S. Department of Education. She also highlighted hot topics and trends, such as virtual school, mental health and funding issues. For her next session, For her next session, Marion outlined mediation and due process essentials with a review of the regulatory framework.  

On June 5, Special Education/Special Needs Advocate Sandi Rosenbaum attended the Year End Cocktail Party for S.E.L.F., the Special Education Legal Fund. S.E.L.F. awards grants to qualifying under-resourced families to allow them to successfully advocate for their children, including by obtaining legal representation. Sandi is pictured with S.E.L.F. Executive Director Christine Lai.

On June 11, Autism Dreams Inc. and the Mamaroneck Village Police Department hosted Bagels with Badges, where families, caregivers, educators, advocates and community members, many accompanied by autistic individuals, came together with local law enforcement, including the Larchmont Village and Mamaroneck Town police departments also serving the local community. The informal meet-and-greet, accompanied by a resource fair, was designed to facilitate law enforcement officers’ familiarity with community members with autism in advance of any emergency or other encounter, and to underscore the importance of this familiarity for vulnerable individuals. Here is Special Education/Special Needs Advocate Sandi Rosenbaum shown with Daniela Mirza Behpour, Founder of Autism Dreams Inc, and members of the Mamaroneck Village Police Department.  

Estate Planning for Millennials and Gen Z: Why One Should Consider the Future

By Jessica Saio, Esq.



When you hear estate planning, you may think it’s only for individuals who are older, wealthier, married, or have significant medical or mental health needs. You may think you are too young for estate planning. However, estate planning is for everyone, even if you are young, healthy, and just building your wealth. It’s never too early to start considering ways to protect yourself, your assets, and your loved ones.

Understanding Supplemental Needs Trusts

We are privileged to have Francesca Dumont join Littman Krooks this summer as she pursues her law degree. She is assisting our elder law and special needs planning team. She is in her third year at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University in White Plains, NY.

What inspired you to study law?

I was inspired to study law by my grandfather when I was younger. He suffered a stroke that took away his ability to walk, eat, or speak for himself, and I knew I wanted to be in a position to help others who had limited means to protect themselves. At the time, my main focus was preventing elder abuse. I’ve wanted to go into this field for a long time, but I only recently discovered the full legal protections available to vulnerable individuals. I continue to pursue this passion because of him, and I know how important the work is for other families in similar situations, so I want to help them, as well. 

Do you have any favorite hobbies, movies, books, music, and sports?

• Reading – beyond the law school casebooks, I love finding new books to read. If it’s good enough, I’ll finish a book in a day! I always look on Goodreads to find new genres and titles that pique my interest.
• Cooking/baking – my mom is an amazing cook, and she always taught me the best meals to share with others. I personally believe that, because of her, I’ve perfected both my eggplant parmesan and chocolate chip cookie recipes.
• Watching baseball – I am a true-blue fan of the New York Yankees! Though they are my favorite, I really enjoy the sport overall and find the players and different positions fascinating to learn more about.

Fun fact:

I have a twin sister who is a nurse in Philadelphia, and a younger brother who just graduated from Iona University. Below is a photo of us with me on the right. 

Littman Krooks extends our heartfelt congratulations to Attorney Jessica Saio on her recent wedding! We wish you and your husband a lifetime filled with love, laughter, and unwavering companionship. Many blessings to the newlyweds on the start of their new chapter!

TRI’s July PEP Info Session

Date: July 14, 2025

Time: 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Location: Online

Please join our colleagues at Taconic Resources for Independence, Inc. for their monthly virtual meetings of the Parent Empowerment Program (PEP): discuss district specific issues, connect with other families, and find resources to engage with your community! The PEP at Taconic Resources for Independence, Inc. provides resources to families of children and young adults with disabilities. TRI’s mission is to empower parents and caregivers to become advocates, organizers, and leaders in their school district communities. Through workshops, advocacy training, technical assistance, and collaborative action plans, the PEP delivers the necessary tools for individuals to come together and Speak In One Voice about major systemic issues in special education and advocate for change as an informed, unified, and empowered collective.    

NYU’s Summer Tax Institute Presentation: Introduction

Date: July 15, 2025

Time: 9:00 am- 12:00 pm

Location: 

The Westin New York at Times Square,

270 W 43rd S New York, NY

On July 15, Partners Amy C. O’Hara, CELA® and  Brian L. Miller, CELA®, are presenting at New York University’s School of Professional Studies Tax Conference titled “The Introduction to Trusts and Estates Conference.” They will discuss the Fundamentals of Elder Law and Special Needs Planning. The Introduction to Trusts and Estates Conference provides an understanding of the varieties of taxes and tax issues applicable to gratuitous transfers by individuals and trusts and estates. 

The Mental Health Association of New York State (MHANYS) Movie Night

Date: July 18 - 20, 2025

Time: All Weekend Access

Location: Virtual

The School Mental Health Resource Training Center is excited to present another free Summer Movie Night. Register to join us on July 18-20 for a free screening of Inside Out 2 any time during the weekend. Registrants will receive guided questions and resources for families to discuss the movie and help children talk about their feelings.

CaringKind’s July 2025 Medicaid Home Care Webinar Series

Date: July 24, 2025

Time: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Location: Online

We hope you can join us and our partners at CaringKind on the evening of July 24th. Littman Krooks Attorney Brian Miller, Esq., will be presenting at CaringKind’s Medicaid Home Care Webinar and will cover several key topics in facilitating stay at home care and the Medicaid process. This seminar guides caregivers through the application process for Medicaid home care service in New York City for a person with dementia.

Prior attendance at a Legal & Financial seminar is required.

CaringKind’s August 2025 Legal and Financial Webinar Series

Date: August 4, 2025

Time: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Location: Online

We hope you can join us and our colleagues at CaringKind on the evening of Monday, August 4th. Littman Krooks Partner Amy C. O’Hara, CELA®, will be presenting on several elder law and estate planning topics at CaringKind’s Legal and Financial Webinar Series. This seminar is designed to acquaint families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias with legal and financial issues associated with planning for the long-term care of their relatives.

4th Annual School Mental Health Summer Academy

Date: August 19 & 20, 2025

Times: August 19: 8:30 am – 12:00 pm

             August 20: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Location: Online

The Mental Health Association of New York State (MHANYS) is proud to promote “Promoting Mental Health Equity and Resilience in Schools,” is this year’s theme for our 4th Annual School Mental Health Summer Academy. The targeted audience is K-12 school communities including administrators, educators, school counselors, psychologists, social workers, nurses, families and community-based organizations.

Littman Krooks LLP is among the 2025 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms." with partners that have been named as top attorneys in New York for 2024 by Super Lawyers magazine.