The Snowbird’s Dilemma, Revisited
Earlier this year, we explored how a New York couple’s move to Florida fell short in the eyes of the New York Tax Appeals Tribunal, resulting in approximately $60,000 in additional New York income taxes (read
Today’s families are increasingly global, with assets, homes, citizenships, and loved ones spanning multiple jurisdictions. In this episode of Future Focused: Sophisticated Estate Planning, host Michael Clear welcomes Carolyn Reers, a partner at Wiggin and Dana, and Suzanne Shier
In this episode of Future Focused: Sophisticated Estate Planning, host Michael Clear welcomes Andi Hughes, Director of Strategic Partnerships at TrustHouse, for an insightful discussion on concierge home care and the role it plays in helping individuals and families navigate
Authored by Nick Ricciardi, 2026 Summer Associate, and Michael T. Clear, Partner
Why Household Employment Deserves a Formal Approach
Hiring a nanny, housekeeper, caregiver, driver, private nurse, chef, or other household worker can feel informal because the work happens in
In this episode of Future Focused: Sophisticated Estate Planning, host Michael Clear welcomes Joshua Chadajo, Founder of JEC Philanthropy, for an insightful discussion on how intentional philanthropy can help donors align their charitable giving with their core values and priorities
Wiggin and Dana recently represented BioArctic AB (publ) (Nasdaq Stockholm: BIOA B) in connection with its research and collaboration agreement with Eli Lilly and Company regarding a potential new treatment combining BioArctic’s proprietary BrainTransporter™ technology with an undisclosed Lilly drug
Clarity is a central feature of good estate planning, and estate planners and clients alike take comfort in knowing that wishes are expressed clearly. When it comes to clearly identifying individuals – either as the planning clients or as the
What is New York’s Pied-à-Terre Tax?
“Pied-à-terre” (French for “foot on the ground”) refers to non-primary residences used for occasional stays rather than a primary, year-round residence. On May 28, 2026, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Fiscal
The Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act Takes Center Stage in Tech Regulation
The 2026 Connecticut legislative session produced a wave of new consumer protection legislation, with the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act (“CUTPA”), Conn. Gen. Stat. § 42-110a et seq.,
On December 12, 2025, Governor Hochul signed the New York Electronic Wills Act into law, making New York one of at least fifteen states that will permit wills to be signed electronically when it takes effect on December 12, 2027.
