Pierro, Connor & Strauss, LLC

10/15/2026

SHE’S GOT A PLAN!

Thank you to all the women, and the gentlemen who joined them, who attended this week’s dinner seminar at the Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs! It was a pleasure to bring everyone together for an informative evening focused on Social Security, estate planning and the decisions that can shape your legal and financial future.

Our attorneys Frank Hemming and Patricia Whelan of Pierro, Connor & Strauss, LLC, were joined co-presenter Neda Nikkhoo of Cetera Investors, to share insights maximizing Social Security income and creating an estate plan that reflects your wishes and priorities. We appreciate everyone who asked thoughtful questions and took an active role in learning about these important topics.

10/14/2026

Live Happier in Retirement: Smart Planning for the Years Ahead

Today’s retirees are living longer, more active lives while enjoying the opportunity to travel, explore new activities and complete the items on their “bucket lists.” Very simply, your expectations for retirement are changing, and that has big implications for how you should manage your savings.

Join Aaron Connor, Elder Law Attorney at Pierro, Connor & Strauss, and Thomas Farnan, Financial Advisor with Northwestern Mutual’s Nelliam Financial Group, for a free lunch-and-learn on Wednesday, October 21 from 12-1:30pm at the Greenbush Capital District YMCA.

Join us to learn how retirement income strategies and asset protection planning can work together to help you enjoy retirement with greater financial confidence and long-term security.

Reserve your seat today! https://www.pierrolaw.com/events/live-happier-in-retirement-october-21/

10/08/2026

Estate Planning Every Woman Needs

Thank you to everyone who joined us this week at the Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs for an informative evening focused on proactive estate planning.

Attorneys Patricia Whelan and Adrianna Mihalek discussed how thoughtful planning with Wills and trusts can help avoid probate, provide greater control and ensure your wishes are known and carried out. A special thank you to our co-presenters, Lorissa Hoff and Matthew Greenwood of Cetera Investors, and to our guests for joining the conversation.

Interested in learning more? Reserve your seat for our next seminar on October 14, here: https://www.yoursvp.com/BUZZEC

09/30/2026

RESERVE YOUR SEAT TODAY!

Join Pierro, Connor & Strauss for a complimentary dinner seminar covering important questions about estate planning, asset protection and Social Security. This event is designed for women- and for the men who have important women in their lives, including wives, mothers, sisters, and loved ones.

Hear from PCS attorneys Patricia Whelan and Adrianna Mihalek, along with financial advisors from Cetera Investors, on strategies to help you:
• Create or update your estate plan
• Protect your assets and avoid probate
• Understand Wills vs. Trusts
• Make informed Social Security decisions

REGISTER HERE: https://www.yoursvp.com/BUZZEC

09/23/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our recent Trust Administration Workshop!

Once a trust is established, the planning doesn’t stop. The real work begins! We explored how to maximize your trust - from managing assets and meeting fiduciary obligations to tax filings, accounting and staying ahead of important deadlines. Thank you to our presenters:
Louis Pierro, Esq. | Pierro, Connor & Strauss
David Wojeski, CPA | Wojeski & Company CPAs, P.C.
Michael Bates and Donna Dupont | Trustco Bank
And thank you to the Capital Region Chamber for hosting us!

Missed it? Our next Trust Administration Workshop is January 26. Registration opening soon at https://www.pierrolaw.com/events/

09/11/2026

What Happens if You Die Without a Will in New York?

If you die without a valid Will, New York’s intestacy laws, not your wishes, determine who inherits your estate.

For spouses, children, unmarried partners, stepchildren, and other family members, the results may be surprising. Dying without a Will can also lead to additional court involvement, delays, expenses, and complications for your loved ones.

Our latest blog, written by attorney Adrianna Mihalek and law clerk Thomas Brosnihan, explains who inherits under New York law, what happens during the estate administration process, and why having an estate plan can help protect your wishes and loved ones.

Read the full blog:

Learn what happens when you die without a will in New York, including who inherits your assets and how state intestacy laws affect your estate and loved ones.

08/31/2026

A Saratoga tradition and a meaningful mission.

PCS was proud to sponsor and attend the 28th Annual Travers Soirée at Saratoga National Golf Club - an evening that brought together community leaders, supporters and partners in support of LifePath.

We’re especially proud to support LifePath’s work helping older adults remain independent, connected and engaged in their communities, including its Meals on Wheels program and other vital services throughout the Capital Region.

It was a wonderful evening of conversation, community and giving, and a privilege for our team to be part of it.

Photo from left: Beth Wurtmann, Frank Hemming, Amy McQuigge Hemming, Paula Pierro, Louis Pierro, Patricia Whelan.

08/28/2026

Cruising into the end of summer!

PCS attorneys Adrianna Mihalek, Avery Mickle and Patricia Whelan were happy to join the Albany County Bar Association Young Lawyers Committee for its Summer Networking Cruise aboard Dutch Apple Cruises. It was an evening of connecting with colleagues, welcoming summer associates, and enjoying the Capital Region from a different vantage point on the Hudson River. Thanks to the Young Lawyers Committee for putting together a terrific event!

08/20/2026

Seven Attorneys. Five Practice Areas. One Exceptional Team.

We’re proud to announce that seven Pierro, Connor & Strauss attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America®.

Widely regarded as one of the most credible measures of legal distinction in the U.S., Best Lawyers recognition is based on extensive peer review within specific practice areas. Only approximately 5% of U.S. lawyers are recognized, while Ones to Watch honors early-career attorneys with fewer than 10 years in practice, representing less than 2% of early-career lawyers.

This year’s recognition spans Elder Law, Trusts & Estates, Litigation–Trusts and Estates, Tax Law and Real Estate Law, reflecting the depth of our team serving clients across our two flagship regions: Albany and the Capital Region, and the greater New York City region.

Congratulations to Louis Pierro, Aaron E. Connor, Peter J. Strauss, Arkley L. Mastro, Jr., Anthony K. Khatchoui, Patricia Whelan and Adrianna Mihalek!! We’re proud to see their experience and accomplishments recognized by their peers, and of the entire PCS team that makes these achievements possible.

Read the full award announcement here: https://www.pierrolaw.com/awards/pierro-connor-strauss-attorneys-honored-by-best-lawyers-2027/

08/05/2026

FREE SPECIAL NEEDS PLANNING WEBINAR
September 15, 2026 | 7:00-8:00PM

Planning for someone with special needs involves more than preparing legal documents. It means creating a long-term strategy that helps protect their future while preserving access to essential government benefits.

Join Louis Pierro and Tommaso Marasco, estate planning attorneys at Pierro, Connor & Strauss and Bruce Maier, Financial Advisor, Managing Partner of Iron Birch Advisors, for this free educational webinar designed for families and the caregivers who support them.

Register today! https://www.pierrolaw.com/events/special-needs-planning-webinar/