Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo, LLP has announced that three of the firm’s Associates — Craig H. Handler, Karen A. Hoeg and Bernadette E. Tuthill — have been elevated to Partner. Craig H. Handler concentrates his practice in construction,...
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Updates and achievements regarding the firm and our partners, as well as observations and analysis on the laws and legislation affecting our community.
What is QPRT?
It is not uncommon for someone to transfer their personal residence into a trust. Many people may be familiar with the concept of transferring their personal residence to an irrevocable Medicaid type trust, in order to begin the clock ticking on the five year look...
New York 2020 Employment Updates
A series of new laws in New York are set to impact employers and workers across the state in 2020. New York Labor Law §203-e On November 8, 2019 Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation that protects employees against discrimination on the basis of their reproductive...
Twomey Latham Official Exhibitor Sponsor of the 2019 Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver’s Conference
Twomey Latham sponsored the Alzheimer’s Association’s Caregiver’s Conference on November 15th, 2019 at the Huntington Hilton in Melville, New York. Associate Christina Noon participated in the conference. This annual event provides family and professional caregivers...
The Press Sessions – The Sewer Project: Shaping the Future of Westhampton Beach
The Express News Group, publishers of The Southampton Press, hosted a discussion on the Main Street project, and the upcoming sewer project in Westhampton Beach Village on Thursday, November 7th, 2019, at The Mill Roadhouse. The discussion was part of the continuing...
The Press Sessions – Open and Accessory Apartments: Striving to Address the Affordable Housing Crisis
Twomey Latham has partnered with The Press News Group / 27east as Presenting Sponsor of The Press Sessions, a new series of issue-based discussions, in Southampton, New York and East Hampton, New York. The event on Thursday, October 24th at Rowdy Hall in East Hampton...
Twomey Latham Raises Nearly $600 for the Firm’s Charitable Giving Fund With Annual Soup & Salad Luncheon
Many thanks to Twomey Latham's Charitable Giving Committee for hosting their Annual Fall Soup & Salad Luncheon on Wednesday, October 23rd. Employees volunteered and brought in soup, salads and dessert for the luncheon. The Firm raised nearly $600 for the firm's...
Dying Without A Will: Where Will My Things Go?
The week of October 21-28, 2019 is National Estate Planning Awareness Week. The purpose of National Estate Planning Awareness Week is to educate the public about the importance of estate planning. So, in that regard, this article will address what happens when someone...
Planned Giving Panel Discussion At LongHouse Reserve
On Saturday, October 19th, John Shea, Senior Partner, and Bernadette Tuthill, an Associate with the Firm’s Trust and Estate Department, were joined by accountant Ron Farnworth, President of Kandell Farnworth & Pubins CPAs, for a panel presentation to members and...
Prenuptial Agreements and Estate Planning
A prenuptial agreement can conjure in people the thought of a wealthy person marrying a not so wealthy person, or celebrities marrying each other, or an older spouse marrying a younger spouse. Some people have a pessimistic outlook on prenuptial agreements, and see...
Senior Partner Steve Latham Hosts The Retreat’s Annual LPGA Pro-Am to Eradicate Domestic Violence
“The Retreat’s LPGA Pro-Am held each fall is the only tournament on Long Island that includes LPGA Pros, NFL Players, and amateurs on one field,” explains Golf Chair & Retreat Board Member Steve Latham. “The generosity of these sports figures and willingness to...
Supreme Court, Suffolk County Unveils New ADR Part For Civil Cases
The Supreme Court, State of New York has adopted new Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) Rules for civil cases, forming a new ADR Part with the express goals of fostering negotiation to help settle disputes, narrowing the issues to be adjudicated, and/or assisting...