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On April 7, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo issued Executive Order 202.14, permitting remote witnessing of wills, powers of attorney, health care proxies, deeds and other documents. Together with the recent Executive Order 202.7 permitting video notarization, it means that New York residents who wish to execute new or updated wills, healthcare proxies or powers of attorney may do so without leaving their home or admitting others to their home, provided all the rules outlined below are followed.
In order for a video witnessing to be valid, all of the following conditions must be met:
Any deviation from the above process requires input by legal counsel to ensure proper execution.
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COVID-19 DISCLAIMER: As you are aware, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, things are changing quickly and the effect, enforceability and interpretation of laws may be affected by future events. The material set forth in this document is not an unequivocal statement of law, but instead represents our best interpretation of where things stand as of the date of first publication. We have not attempted to address the potential impacts of all local, state and federal orders that may have been issued in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Daniela P. Catrocho and Richard D. Sanders authored the article, "Retroactive Tax Legislation and Gift Planning in 2021," which was published in the New Jersey Law Journal.
On March 18, Day Pitney Partners Dina Kapur Sanna and Carl Merino will participate at the 16th Annual International Estate Planning Institute hosted by the New York Bar Association and the New York chapter of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP NY).
Partner Dina Kapur Sanna will co-chair the 16th Annual International Estate Planning Institute: Part 2, hosted by the New York Bar Association and the New York chapter of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP NY).
On February 24, Partner Carl A. Merino spoke on "Reporting by U.S. Person of Foreign Income, Assets and Transactions" at a webinar hosted by STEP Colorado Formation and STEP Chicago.
On January 19, Heidi Seely and Christopher Voukides presented on the Boston Bar Association webinar, "Trust & Estates Mid-Year Review."
Day Pitney Managing Partner Thomas D. Goldberg was featured in the Law360 Pulse article, "Day Pitney's Managing Partner Talks Growth Into RI, Beyond," regarding recent announcement of merger with Howland Evangelista Kohlenberg.
Day Pitney Managing Partner Thomas D. Goldberg was quoted in the Connecticut Law Tribune article, "Day Pitney Acquires Rhode Island Firm in Bid to Better Service High-Net-Worth Clients," regarding the firm's merger with Howland Evangelista Kohlenberg.
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