Estate planning is a gift to yourself and your loved ones. Join us for an informative and approachable seminar where Bousquet Holstein attorneys Karin Sloan DeLaney and Cameron T. Bernard will explain the essential tools of estate planning, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and health care directives. Read More »
Bousquet Holstein PLLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Haley L. Dubnoff as director of marketing. Dubnoff brings nearly 20 years of experience in marketing and communications experience to the role. She will lead the firm's strategic marketing and communications initiatives, collaborating with attorneys and firm leadership to advance the firm's brand, drive business Read More »
Bousquet Holstein PLLC is pleased to share that attorney Rosemary F. Lepaine has appointed 5th Judicial District Representative of the New York State Bar Association. With this appointment, she also sits on the Family Law Section Executive Committee and the sections membership committee. Rosemary Lepiane concentrates her practice in family court and matrimonial law, representing clients in Read More »
July 26, 2026, marks the 36th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA. About the Americans with Disabilities Act July 26 marks the 36th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA. This landmark civil rights legislation improves the lives of all Americans, not just people Read More »
A Client Guide to Maximizing the New York Estate Tax Exemption and Avoiding the "Cliff" 1. New York's Estate Tax Works Differently Unlike the federal system, New York does not allow portability of the estate tax exemption between spouses. This means that when the first spouse dies, any portion of that spouse’s New York Basic Exclusion Amount ("BEA") that is unused is lost forever. Read More »
As we recognize LGBTQ+ Pride Month, it is important to reflect not only on progress, but also on the legal uncertainties that may lie ahead. For LGBTQ+ individuals and families, estate planning remains one of the most effective tools to ensure that personal relationships, financial interests, and healthcare decisions are respected regardless of future shifts Read More »
Bousquet Holstein PLLC is pleased to announce Bridget E. Tonn has joined the firm's Trusts & Estates Practice Group in our Syracuse office. Tonn joins the firm as an Associate and will focus her practice on estate planning, probate, and family-related matters. She has experience drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare proxies, and premarital Read More »
Bousquet Holstein PLLC is pleased to share that attorney Ryan Suser has been elected to the Onondaga County Bar Association (OCBA) Board of Directors.Ryan was sworn in by the Honorable Deborah Karalunas at OCBA’s annual meeting on April 16, 2026. He will begin his three-year term on June 1, 2026. Ryan Suser is a member Read More »
This week, we examine the removal of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, a federal court ruling limiting the Trump Administration’s use of third-country deportations, and increased travel advisories amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. These developments reflect ongoing shifts in immigration enforcement, legal constraints on executive authority, and growing global conditions affecting mobility and consular Read More »
Immigration policy is shaping more than border statistics. It is also influencing labor market dynamics, broader economic conditions, and contributing to a notable increase in scams targeting immigrant communities. These developments highlight the far-reaching impact of immigration policy beyond enforcement, affecting employers, workers, and vulnerable populations alike. Immigration Policy and the U.S. Labor Market Recent Read More »