Press Releases Articles
The Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy released statistics in July pegging the unemployment rate for individuals with disabilities at 16.4 percent. The unemployment rate for persons without disabilities remained at 9.5 percent. On July 26, President Barack Obama signed an executive order entitled “Increasing Federal Employment of Individuals with Disabilities.” The order [...]
Continue reading...
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common psychiatric disorders in children. Affecting an estimated three to five percent of children worldwide, ADHD can cause symptoms that last into adulthood. Children diagnosed with the disorder have to work on controlling impulsive behaviors and managing their attention issues, while their parents must keep [...]
Continue reading...
With an estimated 21 million families in the U.S. having at least one family member with a disability, your family is not alone. Also common with such families is the need for special needs planning. Have you planned for the future of your loved one with special needs? Perhaps your loved one’s needs are currently [...]
Continue reading...
If you are the parent of a child with special needs, you already know that a meeting is required at least once a year with school officials to discuss your child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP). Education is one of the most important things in a child’s life, so it pays to be prepared. What specifically [...]
Continue reading...
Littman Krooks LLP announces the availability of weekly radio podcasts, entitled “Peace of Mind with Bernie the Attorney,” on Apple’s iTunes® Music Store. These half-hour episodes are offered as a free download to the public. Bernard A. Krooks, Esq., a founding partner at the law firm Littman Krooks LLP, hosts the half-hour radio show, which [...]
Continue reading...
Adrienne J. Arkontaky, Esq., and Harriet P. Schleifer, Esq., of Littman Krooks LLP will speak on financial planning for a child with special needs and preparing for life after high school at the 2nd Annual Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group (NEREG) Conference on Epilepsy on October 2. The event is free of charge and will be [...]
Continue reading...
When considering how much money you will need to fund a special needs trust, you may wish to consider items that will offer your child a better quality of life. Government benefits are designed to provide basic food and shelter, but they will not offer your child any of the extras he is used to. [...]
Continue reading...
The recent repeal of the federal estate tax is having a profound impact on the estate plans of millions. Littman Krooks LLP is offering a complimentary estate tax seminar for those who wish to learn more about how they might be affected. This repeal has the potential to affect the estate plans of millions of [...]
Continue reading...
Bernard A. Krooks, Esq., of Littman Krooks LLP, will teach a course entitled “Special Needs Trusts: The Basic, the Benefits and the Burdens” at the ALI – ABA (American Law Institute | American Bar Association) 2009 conference on “Sophisticated Estate Planning Techniques.” The ALI-ABA presents a yearly course of study consisting of over 13 hours [...]
Continue reading...
Mr. Krooks, in an article featured in the Hudson Valley Business Journal, outlines the ways in which a recession may affect long-term planning. The urge to ignore or put off estate planning can be particularly strong during a downturn in the economy. However, comprehensive estate planning is more important than ever during tough economic times. [...]
Continue reading...
New York City Office
Westchester Office
Dutchess Office