Long Island News, Tax Talk Radio Show (103.9FM): Common Estate Planning and Litigation issues including fiduciary appointments, life insurance and Trusts

Cheryl L. Katz-Erato, Tax Trusts & Estates partner at Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP joins "The Main Street Code for Financial Success," hosted by Neil Himmelstein of Main Street Planning Group for a discussion on the Common Estate Planning and Litigation issues including fiduciary appointments, life insurance and Trusts.

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CIBS Real Estate Roundtable

FDT proudly sponsors the CIBS Real Estate Roundtable. Andrea Tsoukalas Curto, Esq., Partner in FDT's Land Use & Zoning practice group presented on The Importance of Early Stage Zoning Due Diligence When Purchasing or Leasing Commercial Property for the educational table topics.

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One Decedent, Multiple Jurisdictions: What’s Your Next Step In New York?

As our ability to work and conduct business remotely continues to expand and become more widely accessible, the likelihood that an individual will establish a financial footprint in more than one geographical location will increase. What happens if a non-domiciliary passes away with property located in New York or with significant ties to New York? How will a New York Surrogate’s Court accept jurisdiction in…

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New Law Affecting Tax Assessment Challenges for Properties with Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILOTs)

At the end of 2022, legislation was passed in New York requiring a 45-day notice prior to filing a tax assessment challenge for any properties which are subject to an agreement to make Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILOTs). Industrial Development Agencies often provide incentives in the form of exemptions from real property taxes in exchange for an agreement to pay PILOTs, which are then…

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