Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP Named to Martindale-Hubbell’s 2024 Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers

The law firm of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP, with offices in White Plains and Somers, N.Y., has been selected by Martindale-Hubbell for inclusion in their 2024 Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers in the field of Elder Law. The Bar Register is the definitive guide to the most distinguished law firms in America.

For over 100 years, the Bar Register has been a unique guide to the legal community’s most eminent professionals. It includes only those select law practices that have earned the highest rating in the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory and have been designated by their colleagues as preeminent in their field.

“We are proud to be recognized among the country’s premier law firms,” said managing partner Anthony J. Enea. “At Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, we are committed to upholding the highest standards, both in our practice of the law and in our relationships with clients and peers. Our goal is to ensure that every client receives practical, cost-effective, and results-oriented service to safeguard their assets and ensure their wishes are followed.”

Click HERE to Read More About the Firm's Bar Register Recognition

The Titling of an “In Trust for” Account at a Large Bank May Pose a Challenge

By: Anthony J. Enea, Esq.

In recent years many major banks have become more restrictive on how they will allow accounts to be opened and the title of said accounts. For example, many clients have advised that some large banks will not allow accounts for a trust to be opened where there are two or more Co-Trustees. They also have decided not to honor a Power of Attorney that requires the agents to act together even though it is explicitly permitted by law.

I recently personally experienced a major bank not being able to title an account in trust for three children in each of their names … “in equal shares per stirpes.” Thus, allowing that if a child did not survive the owner of the account that the child’s share would be distributed to their surviving “issue,” being, children and/or grandchildren, outright, in equal shares. I was advised by the bank officer that their computer system did not permit the designation… “in equal share per stirpes” to be entered.

Click HERE to Read More About the Titling of an “In Trust for” Account

Upcoming Speaking Engagements

Featuring the Attorneys of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 from 7:30-8:30pm
Anthony J. Enea, Esq. will be speaking on
“Nuts & Bolts of Elder Law Planning”
Hosted by: Italian American Club of Mahopac
141 Buckshollow Road, Mahopac, NY 10541
For more information, please contact our office at (914) 948-1500.

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Thursday, May 9, 2024 from 6:00-7:00pm
Sara E. Meyers, Esq. will be speaking on
"Utilizing a Trust for Your Elder Law and Estate Planning Needs
Hosted by: Hudson River Community Education
Dobbs Ferry Middle School, 505 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
To register, visit: https://hrcewestchester.org

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Thursday, May 16, 2024 from 7:00-8:30pm
Sara E. Meyers, Esq. will be speaking on
"Utilizing A Trust For Your Elder Law and Estate Planning Needs"
Hosted by: Chappaqua Continuing Education
Horace Greeley High School, 70 Roaring Brook Rd, Chappaqua, NY 10514
To register, visit: https://bit.ly/43cEkpK

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Tuesday, May 21, 2024 from 5:30-6:30pm
Lauren C. Enea, Esq. & Judi McAnaw will be speaking on
"Estate Planning for Every Age: What You Need to Know"
Hosted by: North Castle Public Library
19 Whippoorwill Rd E, Armonk, NY 10504
To register, visit: https://bit.ly/3V61KuN

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Tuesday, June 4, 2024 from 3:00-4:00pm
Lauren C. Enea, Esq. will be speaking on
“Aging in Place: A Guide to Growing Older at Home”
Hosted by: Bronxville Public Library
201 Pondfield Rd, Bronxville, NY 10708
To register, visit: https://bit.ly/3StmWZP

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Wednesday, June 5, 2024 from 6:30-7:30pm
Anthony J. Enea, Esq. will be speaking on
“Nuts & Bolts of Elder Law Planning”
Hosted by: Estate Planning Council of Westchester
Sam’s of Gedney Way, 52 Gedney Way, White Plains, NY 10605
For more information, visit: https://epcwc.org

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