Category: Blog

The Ultimate Guide to Power of Attorney: When and Why You Need One

A Power of Attorney (POA) is a powerful legal tool that grants a trusted personal representative or agent the authority to handle your affairs when you’re unable to do so. Understanding the importance of a POA, the reasons to have one, and the key moments to consider setting one up can help ensure your interests […]

Securing the Future: Business Succession Planning 

Securing the Future: Business Succession Planning  In the dynamic world of business, planning for the future is not just prudent—it’s essential. One critical aspect of this foresight is business succession planning, a strategic process that ensures your business continues to thrive, even when you’re no longer at the helm. Whether you’re a small business owner […]

The Importance of Estate Planning: What Happens If You Don’t Have One

Estate planning is a crucial step in securing your legacy and ensuring your loved ones are taken care of after your death. Despite its importance, many individuals put off or entirely neglect this essential task. In this blog, we will explore the significance of estate planning and the potential consequences of dying without one. What […]

Empowering Innovators: A New Era of Support from the USPTO

Empowering Innovators: A New Era of Support from the USPTO The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has recently unveiled a groundbreaking National Strategy to empower innovators and entrepreneurs. This initiative is set to revolutionize the way inventors and businesses navigate the complex world of intellectual property (IP), ensuring they have the tools and […]

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Testamentary substitutes and the right of election

New York Estates Powers and Trust Law (“EPTL”) Section 5-1.1-A provides a right of election for the surviving spouse to take a share of his or her spouse’s estate, no matter what the will provides. The current law pertaining to the right of election states that the elective share of the surviving spouse is the […]

CLE Fiduciary Ethics: Powers, Responsibilities, and Performance.

View Course About This Course Estate and Elder Law Practitioners face a variety of unique ethical questions in their daily work. The law concerning fiduciary duties goes back centuries, if not more, and is enshrined in the common law. Whether it is the executor, agent of a power of attorney, trustee, or guardian ad litem, […]

A Look Into 2021

The Law Office of Barry E. Janay, P.C. (“LOBEJ”) represents and counsels small to medium-sized businesses, individuals, and families in matters relating to estate planning, business law, wills, trusts, probate, real estate, and much more. With the recent growth and changes The Law Office of Barry E. Janay, P.C., is ready to take on the […]

Insight.

Problem Solving: The Law Office of Barry E. Janay, P.C. provides unique solutions tailored to meet its client’s needs. One size fits all is not the way that the Legal industry should be, unfortunately that’s the way too many lawyer’s and law firm’s treat their client’s. At the Law Office of Barry E. Janay, P.C. […]

Results.

Since its inception, The Law Office of Barry E. Janay, P.C. has been committed to meeting the goals and objectives of its clients. Our firm does not make promises of settlements or of winning, because frankly not every case is winnable. We will however promise to do our very best in analyzing their case and […]