News by Michal Lipshitz, Esq.

News by Michal Lipshitz, Esq. on South Shore Press


Nov 13, 2024

Will or Trust? Which is best?

Whether a trust or last will and testament ("will") is better for you is dependent on your assets, circumstances, and personal goals.  Every person is different and therefore every estate plan should be tailored to the individual.

Oct 23, 2024

Avoid the Scammers: Protecting from Financial Exploitation

A: The National Center on Elder Abuse defines financial exploitation as the "illegal, unauthorized or improper use of an older person's resources for monetary or personal benefit, profit or gain, or that results in depriving an older person of rightful access to, or use of, benefits, resources, belongings, or assets."  Exploitation tends to be more prevalent in the aging community, specifically targeting those that are over 65 years old and have some form of mental or physical incapacity.

Jun 19, 2024

Estate Planning for Teachers

A: Summer is the best time to check items off your "to-do" list that get pushed off during the busy school year.  You just spent the last ten months teaching and giving everything you have to your students.  It is now time to do something for yourself, which will ultimately help you truly enjoy that summer vacation.

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Education

Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk

Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.


Local

Honoring a True Patriot – William Floyd

William Floyd lived a long time ago and we remember and honor him to this day.


Sports

SWR Leads The Weekend in Scoring

On an opening weekend of Suffolk County football that saw six teams score 40 or more points and three teams score into the 50's it was Shoreham Wading River who stood alone at the top of the scoring by putting up a 60 spot in an 60-21 win over Center Moriches.