On this edition, Philip Bernstein of Garden City, N.Y. discusses some of the recent changes in New York power of attorney law, including what led to the revisions, differences from past forms and the impact of the new provisions. Copyright© 2009 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc.

On this edition, Stephanie L. Kimbro, M.A., J.D., of Kimbro Legal Services discusses the establishment of her virtual law practice, the benefits of a virtual law office and estate law. Copyright© 2009 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc.

On this edition, David Goldfarb of Goldfarb, Abrandt, Salzman & Kutzin in New York discusses representing clients suffering from disabilities, the pitfalls to avoid and best practices for lawyers. Copyright© 2009 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc.

On this edition, Trudy Nearn focuses on key tax awareness issues affecting same gender couples, discussing income-, estate and gift-, and property tax issues that can impact their tax liabilities. She outlines distinctions between federal and state tax concerns affecting same gender couples, and explains the importance of registering for domestic partner status for state estate and gift tax purposes. Copyright© 2009 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc.