Join Bousquet Holstein and Ithaca Children's Garden for an informative seminar featuring the basics of Wills and Trusts. Having a plan in place can help protect your assets, ensure your wishes are honored, and provide peace of mind for the people who matter most. Whether you're creating an estate plan for the first time or Read More »
Few estate planning tools are more widely recommended — or more widely misunderstood — than the revocable living trust. Clients often arrive convinced that a trust will save taxes, shield assets from creditors, or protect them if they ever need nursing home care. A revocable trust does none of those things. What it does do, Read More »
Bousquet Holstein PLLC is pleased to announce Andrew J. Castelletti has joined the firm as an associate attorney. Castelletti brings experience in multistate taxation and corporate transactions, with a focus on tax planning, risk management, and available tax incentives. In addition, his experience encompasses a broad range of state and local tax (SALT) matters, including Read More »
Bousquet Holstein PLLC is pleased to announce several of the firm’s attorneys have been selected to the 2026 New York State Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. The following Bousquet Holstein attorneys were selected to the 2026 New York Super Lawyers list: Gregg Eriksen, Business Litigation Natalie Hempson-Elliott, Real Estate and Business & Corporate L. Read More »
New York taxes estates at a comparatively low threshold but — like nearly every other estate tax state — imposes no gift tax. For married couples with taxable estates, that single feature of the law creates one of the most powerful planning opportunities available — and the Spousal Lifetime Access Trust, or SLAT, is among Read More »
The stress of losing a loved one is overwhelming, which is further complicated when you discover you are the named executor. Many people accept the role without fully understanding what it entails. Being an executor in New York is a legal position with real deadlines, real liability, and real consequences for making a mistake. The Read More »
Bousquet Holstein PLLC is pleased to announce Alicia M. Madden was named a recipient of the 40 Under Forty Central New York awards. About the AwardsThe 40 Under 40 Awards celebrate 40 outstanding young professionals who are making an impact through their careers, leadership, and commitment to their communities. Each year, the awards recognize individuals under the Read More »
Bousquet Holstein PLLC is pleased to announce that 10 of its attorneys have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027. The firm's recognized attorneys span nine practice areas and two locations. Widely regarded as one of the legal profession’s most respected peer-review publications, Best Lawyers has recognized exceptional attorneys since its inaugural edition Read More »
When I decided to apply for a Summer Associate position at Bousquet Holstein I had several reasons for my decision. I wanted to experience living in the Syracuse area for the first time. I wanted to experience what it would be like working at an office with many attorneys who specialized in very different practice Read More »
New York State Minimum Wage Changes: What Employees and Employers Need to Know Before 2027 For many New York employers, annual minimum wage increases are more than just a compliance issue. They affect payroll costs, budgeting, hiring decisions, employee retention, and long-term business planning. For employees, it represents their very livelihood, leaving them dependent on Read More »