Frank W. Streng, who chairs our Surrogate’s Court Litigation group, will be a state-wide moderator of a program entitled "Contested Accounting Proceedings in Surrogate’s Court" for the Trusts & Estates Law Section of the New York State Bar Association. The program will be offered in six locations (Albany [5/14/13], Manhattan [5/30/13], Long Island [5/15/13], Rochester [5/15/13], Syracuse [5/30/13] and Westchester [5/29/13]).
Frank W. Streng, who chairs our Surrogate’s Court Litigation group, co-hosted a radio show on April 5th, from 1 - 2 pm, with Shari Gordon, on WVOX AM Radio (1460) (New Rochelle, NY), called "First Friday". Frank participated in an interview of New Rochelle Mayor, Noam Bramson, on among other subjects, Mayor Bramson's candidacy for County Executive for Westchester County.
Frank W. Streng, who chairs our Surrogate’s Court Litigation group, was part of a panel discussion on January 14, 2013 at the 2013 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Film Festival. The Festival was sponsored by the Larchmont Mamaroneck Human Rights Committee. Frank, who has extensive experience on voting rights issues and has been a moderator on CLE programs on Election Law, spoke about election law issues in Westchester County and in the Hudson Valley Region.
Frank W. Streng, who chairs our Surrogate’s Court Litigation group, was a state-wide moderator of a program entitled "Probate and Administration of Estates" for the Trusts & Estates Law Section of the New York State Bar Association. The program was offered in seven locations (Albany [12/3/12], Buffalo [12/11/12], Manhattan [12/10/12], Long Island [12/4/12], Rochester [12/5/12], Syracuse [12/10/12] and Westchester [12/10/12]).
Frank W. Streng, who chairs our Surrogate’s Court Litigation group, continues to be in the news on his Nissan Leaf electric car. Previously, Frank was interviewed by News 12 Westchester as the first owner of the Nissan Leaf in Westchester. This time, Frank was interviewed by the New York Times on how he faired with his Leaf during Sandy, when he had no power at his home to charge his car. As the Time reports: “With no power (or generator) at home, Mr. Streng has been using a public charger at the White Plains train station, a couple of blocks from his office. 'I’m now using that as a primary energy source,' Mr. Streng said. 'It’s my third day in a row doing it. It’s worked out fine.'”
Frank W. Streng, who chairs our Surrogate’s Court Litigation group, co-hosted a radio show on September 7th, from 1 - 2 pm, with Shari Gordon, on WVOX AM Radio (1460) (New Rochelle, NY), called "First Friday". The topic of the program was the 2012 Presidential Election.
Frank W. Streng, who chairs our Surrogate’s Court Litigation group, was the moderator of a CLE program in White Plains, New York on June 18, 2012 for the Westchester County Bar Association (Trusts & Estates Section), entitled, "Power of Attorney: Practice and Litigation in Guardianship Court". In addition to participating in a panel discussion on litigation issues and strategies, Frank conducted a mock interview of a client with legal exposure on actions taken as an agent under power of attorney forms.
Frank W. Streng was a state-wide moderator of a program entitled "Representing the Political Candidate in New York: Follow the Money . . ." for the New York State Bar Association. The program was offered in six locations (Albany [6/19/12], Buffalo [6/19/12], Manhattan [6/21/12], Long Island [6/15/12], Syracuse [6/15/12] and Westchester [6/28/12]). Frank has now served as a state-wide moderator of the only three NYSBA programs ever offered on election law.
Frank W. Streng, who heads our Surrogate's Court Litigation group, was the chair and moderator of a program entitled "Power of Attorney: Practice and Litigation under the New Law" for the Trusts & Estates Law Section of the New York State Bar Association. The program, which was offered as a "web cast", took place in Manhattan on June 12, 2012.
Frank W. Streng, who heads our Surrogate's Court Litigation group, continues to enjoy his "celebrity" status in purchasing the first pure electric car in Westchester County. Frank was interviewed by the Sierra Club.
As one of the leading law firms in the region, many of McCarthy Fingar's lawyers are leaders in the legal community, and our lawyers like to think of themselves as "progressive" lawyers. One of our lawyers, Frank W. Streng, demonstrates a powerful progressive streak in different ways, most recently, in being the first person in Westchester County to buy and use an electric car. On January 28, 2012, Frank was featured on Westchester News 12 to discuss his Nissan Leaf. See video below for that interview. Footage provided by News 12 Westchester.
Frank W. Streng, who chairs our Surrogate’s Court Litigation group and co-chairs our Trusts & Estates group, was reelected to the Executive Committee of the Trusts & Estates Law Section of the New York State Bar Association and Chairs the section's Continuing Legal Education committee.
Frank W. Streng is a state-wide moderator of a program entitled "Introduction to Estate Planning" for the Trusts & Estates Law Section of the New York State Bar Association. The program is offered in seven locations (Albany [10/24/11], Buffalo [10/26/11], Manhattan [10/24/11], Long Island [10/25/11], Rochester [10/25/11], Syracuse [10/24/11] and Westchester [10/27/11]).
Frank W. Streng and Gail M. Boggio, both members of our Surrogate’s Court Litigation group, lectured in White Plains, New York on September 21, 2011 for the Westchester County Bar Association (Trusts & Estates Section) on "Everything you Wanted to Know about Property Turnover Proceedings in the Surrogate's Court." Frank was also the moderator for the program and the mock examination at the program. Click at examination to see Frank's presentation and his "topical" examination, used for the mock examination. Click at nuts & bolts to see Gail's outline for her presentation.
Frank W. Streng lectured in Manhattan on July 19, 2011 on "Ethics for Trusts and Estates Lawyers" for the Continuing Legal Education Section of the New York State Bar Association, as part of a program entitled, "Bridging the Gap 2 - Making a Smooth Transition." Click at download to see Frank's seminar outline.
Frank W. Streng was on the Program Planning Commitee of a program entitled "Estate Litigation" for the Trusts and Estates Law Section of the New York State Bar Association. The program was offered in seven locations (Albany [6/2/11], Buffalo [6/1/11], Manhattan [6/9/11], Melville [5/17/11], Rochester [5/24/11], Syracuse [5/19/11] and Tarrytown [6/3/11]. Frank lectured in Albany on "Property Turnover Proceedings in the Surrogate's Court" and authored an outline for the program entitled, "Ethics for Trusts and Estates Lawyers."
Frank W. Streng lectured in Manhattan on March 8, 2011 on "Ethics for Trusts and Estates Lawyers" for the Continuing Legal Education Section of the New York State Bar Association, as part of a program entitled, "Bridging the Gap 1 - Making a Smooth Transition." Click at Outline for Frank's coursebook materials.
In 2004, the firm's web site contained the following item on firm news:
"As part of her representation of clients who were upset that a lawyer, acting as trustee of a trust fund created for a baby kidnapped from Harlem Hospital in 1987, had not provided proper accountings on the trust, Lisa Newfield, working with Frank W. Streng, had reviewed the lawyer’s records, identified improper withdrawals from the trust by the lawyer and ultimately forced the lawyer’s resignation as trustee. The lawyer had been the subject of a disciplinary complaint before a Disciplinary Committee of the Appellate Division, First Department. Lisa and the firm fully cooperated in this investigation. Citing Lisa’s investigatory work on the trust, the First Department, having first suspended the lawyer from practice, adopted the recommendation of its Disciplinary Committee and disbarred the lawyer in a decision and order dated August 12, 2004. The case has also been reported by different news publications."
In a remarkable development, in January, 2011, the kidnapped baby herself, Carlina White, through a diligent search of the website of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, was able to identify herself as a missing baby and find her parents, Joy White and Carl Tyson. The New York Daily News initially broke the story and reported, on January 19, 2011, that Carlina, whose name was changed to Nejdra Nance, was reunited with her parents in early January, 2011. The joyful story was a lead story for ABC News on January 19th and is now being reported by major media outlets throughout the country, including CNN.
Frank W. Streng was a state-wide moderator of a program entitled "Practical Skills: Probate & Administration of Estates" for the Trusts & Estates Law Section of the New York State Bar Association. The program was offered in seven locations (Albany [10/19/10], Buffalo [10/20/10], Manhattan [10/19/10], Long Island [10/20/10], Rochester [10/19/10], Syracuse [10/20/10] and Westchester [10/21/10]). Frank was also one of the contributing authors of educational materials for the program, and submitted an outline entitled, "Ethical Issues for Trusts and Estate Lawyers."
Frank W. Streng was a state-wide moderator of a program entitled "Everything you Wanted to Know about Representing a Political Candidate (. . . but was afraid to ask)" for the New York State Bar Association. The program was offered in six locations (Albany [6/22/10], Buffalo [6/23/10], Manhattan [6/24/10], Long Island [6/23/10], Syracuse [6/24/10] and Westchester [6/18/10]).
Frank W. Streng was a state-wide moderator of a program entitled "Estate Planning after Divorce" for the Trusts and Estates Law Section of the New York State Bar Association. The program was offered in seven locations (Albany [6/20/10], Buffalo [5/20/10], Manhattan [6/9/10], Long Island [5/26/10], Rochester [6/9/10], Syracuse [5/6/10] and Westchester [5/7/10]).
Frank W. Streng lectured in Yonkers, New York on June 7, 2010 for the Westchester County Bar Association (Trusts & Estates Section) on "Select Issues in Fiduciary Litigation." For lecture materials, click on Seminar Outline.
Frank W. Streng was a coursebook author on "Ethics for Trusts and Estates Lawyers", as part of a program offered in Chicago, Illinois on May 14, 2010 through May 15, 2010 by the Trusts and Estates Law Section of the New York State Bar Association, entitled, "Maintaining Rational Relations: Advising the Family, the Fiduciary, and the Drafter." Frank's coursebook materials were used at this program by numerous Surrogates as part of their presentation on different ethical and court-mediation topics. Click at Outline for Frank's coursebook materials.
Frank W. Streng was a state-wide moderator of a program entitled "Contested Accounting Proceedings in Surrogate's Court" for the Trusts and Estates Law Section of the New York State Bar Association. The program was offered in seven locations (Latham (Albany) [12/3/09], Amherst (Buffalo) [11/17/09], Manhattan [12/10/09], Melville (Long Island)[12/8/09], Rochester [12/11/09], Syracuse [12/1/09] and Tarrytown (Westchester)[11/20/09]. Frank also partcipated in the Tarrytown session, where he lectured on the preparation of an estate and trust accounting.
Frank W. Streng was a state-wide moderator of a program entitled "Introduction to Estate Planning" for the Trusts and Estates Law Section of the New York State Bar Association. The program is offered in seven locations (Albany [10/20/09], Buffalo [10/20/09], Manhattan [10/19/09], Melville [10/20/09], Rochester [10/20/09], Syracuse [10/20/09] and Tarrytown [10/20/09]).
Frank W. Streng authored an article for Calvary Hospital on the New Power of Attorney Statute (Foresight, Fall 2009).
Frank W. Streng was a state-wide moderator of a program entitled "Everything You Wanted to Know About Estate Planning for the Middle Class Client (But Were Afraid To Ask)" for the Trusts and Estates Law Section of the New York State Bar Association. The program was offered in seven locations (Albany [5/20/09], Buffalo [5/27/09], Manhattan [6/9/09], Melville [5/30/09], Rochester [6/3/09], Syracuse [5/14/09] and White Plains [6/12/09]). Frank was also a course book author of the program materials for this program, entitled "Ethical Issues for Trusts and Estates Lawyers." Click on Seminar Outline for his course book materials.
Frank W. Streng lectured in White Plains, New York on June 1, 2009 for the Westchester County Bar Association (Trusts & Estates Section) on "Ethical Issues in Estates and Trusts Litigation." For lecture materials, click on Seminar Outline.
Frank W. Streng was the moderator of an all-day program in Mount Kisco, New York on October 23, 2008 entitled "Practical Skills: Probate and Adminstration of Estates" for the Trusts and Estates Law Section of the New York State Bar Association.
Frank W. Streng participated in a mock examination of an attorney draftsperson in a prospective will contest in Manhattan on October 7, 2008 in a program sponsored by Calvary Hospital entitled "Ethics For Breakfast: 'Who Is Your Client?' — Ethical Considerations When Representing Multiple Parties in Estate Proceedings".
Frank W. Streng presented in White Plains, New York on June 12, 2008 for the Westchester County Bar Association (Trusts & Estates Section) on "How to Win in Surrogate's Court through CPLR Prehearing Discovery."
Frank W. Streng was the moderator of a program in Tarrytown, New York on June 3, 2008 entitled "Successfully Handling an Examination under SCPA 1404" and presented on "Ethical Considerations" for the Trusts and Estates Law Section of the New York State Bar Association.
Frank W. Streng was a state-wide moderator of a program entitled "Representing a Political Candidate (And Winning!)" for the New York State Bar Association. The program, offered in six locations (Albany [5/14/08], Buffalo [4/23/08], Manhattan [5/7/08], Melville [5/16/08], Syracuse [5/16/08] and Tarrytown [4/25/08]), was the first-ever election law program offered by the New York State Bar Association.
Frank W. Streng was the moderator of an all-day program in Mount Kisco, New York on October 23, 2007 entitled "Practical Skills: Introduction to Estate Planning" and presented on "Ethical Considerations" for the Trusts and Estates Law Section of the New York State Bar Association.
Frank W. Streng was the moderator of an all-day program in Tarrytown, New York on May 16, 2007 entitled "Trust Your Planning: A Comprehensive Review of Trust Planning and Drafting Techniques" and presented on "Ethical Considerations" for the Trusts and Estates Law Section of the New York State Bar Association.
Frank W. Streng presented in White Plains, New York on May 14, 2007 for the Westchester County Bar Association (Trusts & Estates Section) on "Will Contests Including Preparation and Taking the Deposition and SCPA 1404 Witnesses". The program includes a mock examination. For the presentation materials, click on Seminar Outline.
Frank W. Streng was elected Co-Chair of the Trusts & Estates Section of the Westchester County Bar Association.
Frank W. Streng lectured on Ethical Issues on November 15, 2006 in White Plains, New York at Pace University School of Law as part of a program entitled "What Every Lawyer Should Know about Estate Planning".
Frank W. Streng was the moderator for a program in White Plains, New York on October 26, 2006 sponsored by the Westchester Women's Bar Association and the White Plains Bar Association entitled "Potpourri on Election Law".
Frank W. Streng was the moderator of an all-day program in Tarrytown, New York on October 24, 2006 entitled "Probate and Administration of Estates" for the Trusts and Estates Law Section of the New York State Bar Association.
Frank W. Streng participated in a panel discussion in Manhattan on September 21, 2006 sponsored by Calvary Hospital entitled "Ethics for Breakfast: Working through Issues of Capacity and Undue Influence".
Frank W. Streng was the moderator of an all-day program in Tarrytown, New York on May 18, 2006 entitled "Surrogate's Court Proceedings" for the Trusts and Estates Law Section of the New York State Bar Association. Frank also lectured at that program on "Post-Probate Proceedings".
Frank W. Streng was elected the Ninth Judicial District Representative for the Trusts and Estates Law Section of the New York State Bar Association and serves on the section's Executive Committee.
As one of the firm's administrative partners, Frank W. Streng was interviewed by the Westchester County Business Journal on whether legal business for Westchester law firms has been negatively impacted by law firms from New York City or elsewhere that have established offices in Westchester. Frank's comments were reported in the October 31, 2005 issue of the Journal. “I think local firms, like our firm, have entrenched relationships in the business community and it's because of our long-standing and historic reputation that we've established historic relationships. . . . . As for competitiveness, we have a pretty terrific Web site and pride ourselves in being involved in the community and promoting what we do. . . . There are some firms in the city who come here for economic reasons, to get better rent deals than they could get in the city but their practice remains the same. . . . They become a firm in the city that happens to be in a position to continue their New York City work up here.”
Frank W. Streng lectured in Mount Kisco, New York on October 27, 2005 for the Trusts and Estates Law Section of the New York State Bar Association on Surrogate's Court Discovery Proceedings.
Frank W. Streng was the moderator for a program in White Plains, New York on October 20, 2005 sponsored by the Westchester Women's Bar Association entitled "Anatomy of an Election: Issues for Election Law Lawyers".
Frank W. Streng lectured in Mount Kisco, New York on October 5, 2005 for the Trusts and Estates Law Section of the New York State Bar Association on Ethical Issues as part of a program entitled Practical Skills: Introduction to Estate Planning. For lecture materials, click on Seminar Outline.
Frank W. Streng lectured in Tarrytown, New York on May 19, 2005 for the Trusts and Estates Law Section of the New York State Bar Association on Ethical Considerations as part of a program entitled Estate Planning and Will Drafting. For lecture materials, click on Seminar Outline.
Frank W. Streng lectured in White Plains, New York on April 18, 2005 for the Westchester County Bar Association (Trusts & Estates Section) on "Separation and Matrimonial Agreements and Implication in Estate Litigation". For lecture materials, click on Seminar Outline.
Frank W. Streng lectured in White Plains, New York on March 15, 2005 for the Westchester Women's Bar Association (Trusts & Estates Section) on "SCPA 1404: How to Examine the Witnesses to a Will and Defensive Estate Planning". For lecture materials, click on Seminar Outline.
Frank W. Streng lectured in White Plains, New York on October 5, 2004 on Ethical Issues for Trusts and Estates Lawyers for Lorman Education Services as part of a program entitled Exploring Probate Issues in New York. For lecture materials, click on Seminar Outline.
As part of her representation of clients who were upset that a lawyer, acting as trustee of a trust fund created for a baby kidnapped from Harlem Hospital in 1987, had not provided proper accountings on the trust, Lisa Newfield, working with Frank W. Streng, had reviewed the lawyer’s records, identified improper withdrawals from the trust by the lawyer and ultimately forced the lawyer’s resignation as trustee. The lawyer had been the subject of a disciplinary complaint before a Disciplinary Committee of the Appellate Division, First Department. Lisa and the firm fully cooperated in this investigation. Citing Lisa’s investigatory work on the trust, the First Department, having first suspended the lawyer from practice, adopted the recommendation of its Disciplinary Committee and disbarred the lawyer in a decision and order dated August 12, 2004. The case has also been reported by different news publications.
Frank W. Streng lectured in White Plains, New York on June 7, 2004 for the Westchester County Bar Association (Trusts & Estates Section) on "Property Turnover Proceedings under SCPA Article 21 and Ethical Issues in Surrogate's Court Litigation". For lecture materials, click on Seminar Outline.
Frank W. Streng lectured in White Plains, New York on November 24, 2003 for the Westchester County Bar Association (Trusts & Estates Section) on "Ancillary Documents – Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxy and Living Will; and Ethical Issues in Estate Planning". For lecture materials, click on Seminar Outline.
Frank W. Streng lectured in White Plains, New York on May 5, 2003 for the Westchester County Bar Association (Trusts & Estates Section) on "Contested Accountings". For lecture materials, click on Seminar Outline.
Frank W. Streng lectured in White Plains, New York on June 10, 2002 for the Westchester County Bar Association (Trusts & Estates Section) on "Strategies for Avoiding Will Contests . . . But Winning if you Can’t". For lecture materials, click on Seminar Outline.
Frank W. Streng has joined the Professional Advisors Council of Calvary Hospital.
Frank W. Streng lectured on May 31, 2002 for the New York State Bar Association on "Ethical Considerations" as part of an all day program on Trust Planning and Taxation.
Frank W. Streng lectured on May 21, 2002 for The Bank of New York on "Ethics and Tactics in Surrogate's Court Practice." For lecture materials, click on "Ethics and Tactics in Surrogate's Court Practice." and Ethics and Tactics in Surrogate's Court Practice Fact Pattern.
Frank W. Streng lectured on May 6, 2002 for the Westchester Women's Bar Association on "Estate Planning for the Dysfunctional Family." For lecture materials, click on Seminar Outline.
Frank W. Streng lectured on October 23, 2001 and October 24, 2001 for the New York State Bar Association on "Revocable Trusts" and "Ethical Considerations for Estate Planners".
Frank W. Streng is volunteering his time in assisting families of victims of the World Trade Center disaster on September 11, 2001. The firm has also made available to attorneys throughout the New York City metropolitan region forms of trust agreements to serve as Memorial Trust Funds for the benefit of the families of the victims.
Frank W. Streng lectured on June 11, 2001 for Westchester County Bar Association (Trusts & Estates Section) on "Ethics in Surrogate’s Court Litigation".
Robert M. Redis is a member of the Golf Committee for Hudson Valley Hospital Center.
Frank W. Streng lectured on November 14, 2000 for The Bank of New York on “Checklist Examination of Executor’s Account”.
Frank W. Streng lectured on October 18, 2000 for the UJA-Federation of NY’s Conference on Estate, Tax & Financial Planning on “Ethical Considerations For Trust And Estate Lawyers”.
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