Blustein, Shapiro, Frank & Barone

Blustein, Shapiro, Frank & Barone Professional advocates who provide one-stop diversified legal services throughout the Hudson Valley and Catskills regions.

Blustein, Shapiro, Frank & Barone’s accomplished lawyers are known throughout the region as professional advocates who provide one-stop diversified legal services with a strong focus on litigation, business law, municipal law, estate planning, wealth preservation, and representation of commercial and residential lenders. With offices in Goshen in Orange County and Monticello in Sullivan County, BS

F&B has a long-standing reputation of providing stellar legal advice and obtaining favorable results for individual, business, institutional, and family clients. Visit mid-hudsonlaw.com or call 845.291.0011 for more information.

A healthy retirement isn't just about your body—it's about who's legally authorized to act if you can't.Healthy Aging Mo...
09/03/2026

A healthy retirement isn't just about your body—it's about who's legally authorized to act if you can't.

Healthy Aging Month is a reminder that aging well takes more than good health. A current health care proxy, power of attorney, and elder law plan put the right people in place to make decisions and protect what you've built—before a crisis forces the issue.

➡️ Make legal readiness part of your healthy aging plan. https://bit.ly/3volSun

Many people assume having a Will keeps their family out of probate court. It doesn’t. A Will generally directs what happ...
09/02/2026

Many people assume having a Will keeps their family out of probate court. It doesn’t. A Will generally directs what happens through probate, while a properly created and funded trust can allow assets held in the trust to pass outside that process.

At our September 10 Estate Planning Essentials Workshop, we’ll cover:
🔹 How probate works and what your family has to navigate
🔹 Why creating a trust is only the first step—and funding it matters
🔹 Common mistakes people make when retitling assets and updating beneficiaries

Understand the differences now—before your family is left navigating them after a loss.

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📞 845-291-0011 x239

When negotiations break down and high-stakes disputes go to court, you need a litigator with trial-tested experience and...
08/31/2026

When negotiations break down and high-stakes disputes go to court, you need a litigator with trial-tested experience and unrelenting focus.

Today, we're recognizing BSF&B Partner Gardiner “Tad” Barone, who leads our litigation practice. From complex commercial disputes to high-value civil litigation, Tad consistently fights to protect our clients' best interests when it matters most.

Medicaid Can No Longer Force Maximum Retirement WithdrawalsPreviously, applicants could be required to take the maximum ...
08/27/2026

Medicaid Can No Longer Force Maximum Retirement Withdrawals

Previously, applicants could be required to take the maximum available withdrawal from IRAs and 401(k)s just to qualify for Medicaid. That requirement is gone. Applicants can now preserve retirement assets while still qualifying for Medicaid — a significant shift for families managing both long-term care and financial security.

Discover what this change means for your retirement assets and Medicaid planning with our latest blog: https://bit.ly/4wbuZvy

The work is finished. The invoice is overdue. Now what?For contractors, subcontractors, and other construction professio...
08/25/2026

The work is finished. The invoice is overdue. Now what?

For contractors, subcontractors, and other construction professionals, unpaid work can quickly become a serious cash-flow problem. A mechanic’s lien may provide an important tool for protecting your right to payment—but strict legal requirements and deadlines can apply.

The earlier you understand your options, the better positioned you may be to protect what you’re owed.

➡️ Facing a payment dispute? Talk with BSF&B’s litigation team about your next steps.
https://bit.ly/3volSun

Nursing home care in New York can cost well over $12,000 a month, putting a lifetime of savings at risk. Medicaid may he...
08/24/2026

Nursing home care in New York can cost well over $12,000 a month, putting a lifetime of savings at risk. Medicaid may help cover that care, but its five-year lookback period means waiting until a crisis can severely limit your planning options.
At our September 10 Estate Planning Essentials Workshop, we’ll break down:

🔹 How the lookback period works and why it catches families off guard
🔹 Why the timing and structure of asset transfers matter
🔹 Legal tools that may help protect your home and assets when established early enough

The earlier you plan, the more options you have.

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📧 [email protected]
📞 845-291-0011 x239

Elder law planning is often easiest before a family needs it.A sudden illness, change in living arrangements, or need fo...
08/21/2026

Elder law planning is often easiest before a family needs it.

A sudden illness, change in living arrangements, or need for long-term care can force families to make complicated financial and healthcare decisions quickly.

Proactive planning can help older adults preserve assets, establish who can make financial and healthcare decisions if necessary, and prepare for future care needs.

➡️ Talk with BSF&B’s elder law team before a crisis makes those decisions more difficult.
https://bit.ly/3volSun

Running a small business in the Hudson Valley comes with big legal responsibilities.From entity formation and contract n...
08/19/2026

Running a small business in the Hudson Valley comes with big legal responsibilities.

From entity formation and contract negotiations to employment issues and risk management, having proactive legal counsel helps you avoid costly disputes before they start. You focus on growing your business—we’ll focus on protecting it.

➡️ Talk with BSF&B's business team before you sign your next contract.
https://bit.ly/3volSun

Your family may know exactly what you would want in an emergency. But without the right legal documents, they may not ha...
08/18/2026

Your family may know exactly what you would want in an emergency. But without the right legal documents, they may not have the authority to make medical or financial decisions for you—and could be forced to seek court intervention before anyone can step in.

At our September 10 Estate Planning Essentials Workshop, we’ll cover:
🔹 Who can manage your finances if you can’t
🔹 Why a Power of Attorney and Health Care Proxy need to be in place before a crisis
🔹 How trusts, wills, and planning documents work together

Join us to learn what your family could—and could not—do if something happened tomorrow.

RSVP FOR FREE
📧 [email protected]
📞 845-291-0011 x239

Strong communities are built on strong partnerships. This National Nonprofit Day, we’re proud to highlight our work with...
08/17/2026

Strong communities are built on strong partnerships. This National Nonprofit Day, we’re proud to highlight our work with the Community Foundation of Orange, Sullivan & Rockland through the BSF&B Scholarship Fund.

“We all recognize that the increasing costs of education can create hardships that students struggle to overcome. We want to do our part to support those who have potential,” said Michael Blustein, Senior Partner of BSF&B.

➡️ Learn more about the BSF&B Scholarship Fund and contribute today:
https://mid-hudsonlaw.com/about/scholarship-fund/

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