News by Melissa Doris, Esq. & Britt Burner, Esq.

News by Melissa Doris, Esq. & Britt Burner, Esq. on South Shore Press


Sep 11, 2024

Why Every Parent Needs a Will

A: If you are a parent of a young child, you have probably heard that you should have a will. But do you know why? There are two main reasons a parent of a minor child needs a Last Will and Testament. The first is to create a testamentary trust to hold assets distributable to the child who cannot legally inherit assets as a minor. The second is to name a guardian in the event both parents pass away before the child reaches the age of eighteen.

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Education

Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk

Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.


Local

Justice in Motion: Five MS-13 Gangbangers Indicted in Blue Point Beach Killing

Lopez-Lopez, 27, of Central Islip, was a former MS-13 member suspected of turning informant. His body was left on the shoreside (pictured) at the end of Blue Point Avenue back in early March.


Local

Leave Fireworks to the Pros or Risk Tragedy This Fourth of July

Suffolk officials warn against illegal fireworks, want residents to enjoy the July 4th holiday without blowing themselves up.