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How a Care Committee Provides Extra Support for Beneficiaries who Struggle with Mental and Behavioral Health

Laidlaw & Simon — Sat, 17 Dec 2022 15:25:34 +0000

When creating an estate plan, parents typically want to treat their children equally. But for wealthy families whose loved ones are struggling with mental or behavioral health issues, a large inheritance may be more detrimental than helpful. How can parents leave an inheritance that will support their beneficiary rather than derail them? The Special Needs […]

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Representing Their Clients’ Vision and Protecting Their Property Rights

Laidlaw & Simon — Fri, 16 Sep 2022 12:17:19 +0000

In 1971, when Stuart R. Shamberg established the law firm that was the first generation of today’s Hollis Laidlaw & Simon, it was a time of rapid growth and development in Westchester County. A former builder himself, Shamberg quickly became known for representing property owners of all types and sizes seeking to develop their properties. […]

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First Rule of Guardianship: Avoid Guardianship

Laidlaw & Simon — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 17:56:58 +0000

Laidlaw & Simon’s guardianship team has decades of collective experience handling guardianship cases and unparalleled facility in the courtroom, yet they would much rather keep their clients out of the firm’s guardianship practice. With firsthand knowledge of the complicated and emotional process of establishing guardianship at trial and 20 years of experience structuring estate plans, […]

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Litigation: Calm is Contagious

Laidlaw & Simon — Wed, 25 May 2022 13:35:16 +0000

Laidlaw & Simon’s litigation team handles a broad range of matters for their clients and resolves them efficiently and effectively – and perhaps most importantly, level-headedly. While ready and able to fight for their clients at trial, the firm’s litigators know that the best outcome for their clients is to achieve the most favorable resolution […]

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Planners are Winners: High-Net-Worth Estate Tax Planning

Laidlaw & Simon — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 19:07:53 +0000

If there’s one thing that partner Moira Laidlaw tells all of her estate planning clients, it’s that planners win. “The law is complicated, and implementing a really good estate plan could save a family hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of dollars and always justifies the costs associated with the planning.” While this is […]

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When to Transfer Real Property to an LLC or Corporation

Laidlaw & Simon — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 13:21:25 +0000

Individual owners of real property who rent space or use their property for business purposes should consider transferring title to a limited liability company or corporation. The primary reason for having title held in the name of the business entity is to limit the owners’ liability against the claims of tenants, guests, invitees and others […]

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The Basics of Buying a Home

Laidlaw & Simon — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 20:10:09 +0000

The purchase of a home is a very significant event in anyone’s life. We advise you to seek a reputable attorney to make sure your rights are protected throughout the buying process and would be happy to represent you and to help you achieve your goal of buying a home! While buying a home can […]

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The Basics of Selling a Home

Laidlaw & Simon — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 18:36:57 +0000

Whether you are looking to move out of your starter home or are ready to downsize, your home is a large financial asset which often holds great sentimentality and the process of selling it will be made easier if you engage a reputable attorney to protect your rights. Our firm has years of experience in […]

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