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In October 2015, the firm released its first newsletter. The newsletter provides us with an opportunity to stay connected and share publications and resources from each of our practice areas as well as firm news and client alerts that may be beneficial to you.

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Prior newsletters are available by clicking on the corresponding links below. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

September 2017: http://www.gomnb.com/email/newsletter/1413157936

Estate Planning Podcasts
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Last-Minute Medicaid Planning for Loved Ones in Nursing Homes
New York’s Highest Court Ruled That a Non-Biological Caretaker of Child Has Standing to Seek Custody

June 23, 2017: http://www.gomnb.com/email/newsletter/1413054684

Hardship Distributions: Common Mistakes in the Administration of Your 401(k) or Profit Sharing Plan
New Partnership Tax Audit Rules Demand Your Attention
Turning the Tables on Contracts with Attorney’s Fees Clauses

June 1, 2017: http://www.gomnb.com/email/newsletter/1413027442

Have You Had Your Annual Checkup?
New York State Paid Family Leave Law to take Effect January 1, 2018
Mowing Your Neighbor’s Lawn?

April 2017: http://www.gomnb.com/email/newsletter/1412982880

Custody Rights in Same Sex Marriage
Disgruntled Employee Claims and the Importance of Record Keeping
Benefits of Employee Handbooks

March 2017: http://www.gomnb.com/email/newsletter/1412932996

Boomers – Be Advised and Be Aware
Common Administration Mistakes in Your 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plans – Compensation Calculation
Digital Assets
Does Your Business Have a Buy-Sell Agreement
General Obligations Law § 5-905; Certain Lease Provisions Inoperative Without Express Notice to Tenant
Jeff Fetter to Speak at Annual Meeting for Dairy Farmers of America
New York State Estate Tax Alert

February 2017: http://www.gomnb.com/email/newsletter/1412902220

Jerry Cosgrove Joins the Firm
2017 New York Medicaid Eligibility and Limits for Income, Assets and Spousal Impoverishment
NEW SERIES: How to Correct Common Mistakes in the Administration of Your 401(k) or Profit Sharing Plan – 401(K) Late Deposits
New York Supplemental Needs Trusts
Cornell Cooperative Extension to Present on Farm and Rural Land Leases

December 2016: http://www.gomnb.com/email/newsletter/1412822282

New York State STAR Exemption for New Home Owners
Are Annual Exclusion Gifts on Your List?
New York State Imposes Estate Taxes on Non-Residents Owning New York Real Property
Behind Scolaro Law Firm

November 2016: http://www.gomnb.com/email/newsletter/1412788482

Good Faith and Loyalty
Penalties Increase for Federal Immigration Law Violations
To Probate or Note to Probate – The Potential Life Insurance Policy Quagmire

October 2016: http://www.gomnb.com/email/newsletter/1412740504

New York Approves “ABLE Account” for Disabled
IRS Proposes to Curtail Valuation Discounts to Family-Controlled Entities
The Perils of IRA Beneficiary Designations: When Even a Judge Can’t Save You
Should I Update My Estate Plan?

June 2016: http://www.gomnb.com/email/newsletter/1412646128

General Obligations Law: Automatic Renewal Provisions in Contracts, legislated for and contained in General Obligations Law 5-903
IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) Provision Now Permanent
U.S. Department of Labor Modifies Overtime Rules

May 2016: http://www.gomnb.com/email/newsletter/1412628706

But, I Don’t Need a Will
Factors to be Considered for Spousal Support
New York State’s WBE Program

April 2016: http://www.gomnb.com/email/newsletter/1412609340

New York State Estate Tax Alert
New York State’s Minimum Wage Increase and Paid Leave Act Approved
Solar Leases: Property Owners Beware

March 2016: http://www.gomnb.com/email/newsletter/1412587948

Protecting Your Corporation From Outsiders
The Role of the Banker and the Advisory Team in a Difficult Economy
The Use of Revocable Trusts in Your Estate Plan
A Waiver of Lien Can Help

February 2016: http://www.gomnb.com/email/newsletter/1412566682

Charitable Gift
Southern Tier Farmers Offered Assistance through “On-Farm Enhancement Grant Program”
Wait! I Thought that New York Didn’t Have a Gift Tax?!

January 2016: http://www.gomnb.com/email/newsletter/1412547214

2016 Annual Gift Exemptions
Landlords Beware: Do Not Comingle Security Deposits
Medicaid Changes for 2016
Planning For Your Final Arrangements
Star Exemption Expanded for New York State Farmers

December 2015: http://www.gomnb.com/email/newsletter/1412521254

Arbitration – A Useful Form of Alternative Dispute Resolution
Estate Basis Reporting – New Requirements Require Notices to Beneficiaries
Reward and Retain – Keeping Key Employees on the Farm
Some Quick and Easy Year-End Tax Strategies

November 2015: http://www.gomnb.com/email/newsletter/1412488886

Budget Bill Changes Social Security Claiming Strategies
Business and Business Owner Year-End Tax-Planning Strategies Should be Reviewed in November 2015
Farm Buy-Sell Agreements
Governor Expands Authority to Implement Mandatory E-Filing in Courts
Responsibilities of Trustees and Executors
Year-End Planning: Watch Out For the Required Minimum Distribution Rules to Avoid Penalties

October 2015: http://www.gomnb.com/email/newsletter/1412476403

Alternative Dispute Resolution – It Does Make Sense
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo modified New York’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Law (“ABC Law”)
New York State to contribute more than $16 Million to Grow New York’s Craft Beverage Industry
New York Just Can’t Seem To Let You Go…
New York State Overhauls Spousal Maintenance Formula