People know me as a lawyer, but when the workday ends and the weather cooperates, you’ll usually find me standing next to a grill with a pair of tongs in one hand and a cold drink in the other. There’s something about barbecue that brings people together. Maybe it’s the smell of the smoke, it’s […]
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You Moved To Florida. New York Didn’t Get The Memo.
For many affluent New Yorkers, the ideal retirement blueprint is straightforward: establish a primary residence in sunny, tax-free Florida while keeping a smaller property in New York—a city condo or a house in the suburbs to maintain a foothold for family visits and theater weekends. On paper, the strategy seems flawless. Florida has no state […]
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A New Era for ABLE Accounts: Why the 2026 Changes Matter
For families navigating the financial realities of disability, planning has often felt like walking a tightrope. Save too much money, and a loved one could lose access to essential public benefits. Spend too quickly, and long-term financial stability becomes harder to achieve. For years, many individuals with disabilities have faced an impossible choice between financial […]
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Jets Legend Nick Mangold and the Pizza Oven
I met Nick Mangold in 2018, when I was invited by the Jets to participate in an official NY Jets Tailgate Cookoff. I brought a pizza oven with me and my buffalo chicken pizza won first place against an outstanding seafood boil. Mangold was a great football player and a serious foodie. Here’s the video […]
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No Estate Plan Means an Estate Disaster for Many American Families
Less than half of Americans over 55 have an estate plan in place – – which means, even after COVID, the number of households with an estate plan to distribute assets after death has fallen. People age 35-54 have placed their families and minor children at risk at even higher levels, with only 28 percent […]
Continue reading…Remembering 9/11
Many of you know I am a Kansas City Barbeque Society Certified Barbeque Judge. Over the years, I have judged numerous competitions up and down the East Coast. A number of years ago I joined the Barbeque Brethren, a group of competition barbeque teams on Long Island. Pre-covid, we hosted a BBQ for 1500 veterans and […]
Continue reading…Stephen J. Silverberg Named to 2024 Edition of Best Lawyers, Scott B. Silverberg Named to 2024 Ones to Watch
For the tenth consecutive year, Stephen J. Silverberg, based on extensive peer review, is listed in the 2024 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® in the practice area of Elder Law. For the first time, Scott B. Silverberg is listed in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America: Ones To Watch® in the […]
Continue reading…What is the Medicare Observation Trap?
The Medicare Observation Trap happens when patients and families are least expecting it. The patient has a serious health emergency and goes by ambulance to a local hospital. Family members are worried, and the patient might not know what is happening around them. The patient goes to the Emergency Room, where they undergo a thorough […]
Continue reading…What’s On My Grill This Summer?
Sky-high prices for beef make this the year to expand your grilling horizons, with less expensive cuts of meat, new takes on chicken and adding more than salmon to your fish repertoire. Here are a few ideas to try out: Try beef brisket instead of more traditional sirloin steaks. Prepare the brisket for low and […]
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Happy Thanksgiving
We hope that this Thanksgiving Day finds you surrounded by loved ones, enjoying the cheer and comfort that comes with gathering together in person. From all of us to our clients, colleagues, family, and friends, we wish you a happy and healthy Thanksgiving!
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