Guardianship Lawyer – Nursing Homes Can Take Guardianship
A little-known but worrying aspect of care for the elderly in New York is that nursing homes can, and do, file for guardianship of incapacitated residents, gaining control of their finances. If a nursing home believes that someone in their charge is unable to manage their legal affairs, under New York’s 1993 guardian statute, Article... Read More
Is Avoiding Probate Problematic?
Have your avoiding probate plans interfered with your estate planning? If you’re like most people, you’ve probably been given heaps of advice from well-intentioned folk such as account managers, customer services, financial institution employees, etc. about how to how to title your accounts, name beneficiaries, and even avoid probate altogether. However, this kind of advice,... Read More
Probate Avoidance Planning
Unfortunately, grief can sometimes bring out the worst in people; bereavement brings out feelings of loss, anger, abandonment, and occasionally, a whole slew of unresolved issues. At such difficult and emotional times, loved ones do not need the additional hassle of having to resolve probate issues, which is why you should hire a probate lawyer.... Read More
Hiring A Criminal Defense Lawyer Pt. 2
In part one of this short series, I talked about taking the initial steps in hiring a criminal defense attorney for your needs – today I’d like to take you through the rest of the way. Depending on your case, there are certain pertinent questions you’ll need to ask any prospective criminal defense lawyer, however, here... Read More
Hiring A Criminal Defense Lawyer Pt. 1
As anyone who has had dealings with criminal justice knows, navigating through the system can be a daunting – and often, frightening – task. Finding yourself in the middle of a criminal suit, especially if it’s your first time, can be bewildering to say the least, so it is essential that you get the best... Read More
High Profile Estate Battles
Being famous is no guarantee that once you shuffle off your mortal coil, your nearest and dearest will be all sweetness and light toward each other. Nor is it a guarantee that they’ll actually respect your wishes. And sadly, there doesn’t even need to be a great amount of wealth for these battles to take... Read More
List Of Essential Estate Planning Documents
No matter how much or how little you have, you have an estate, i.e. your property, possessions, and money. What happens to all that once you’re gone? It’s not enough to tell your favourite nephew that he can have your antique train set – someone else in the family may have earmarked it, and so... Read More
Why Hire a New York Health Care Lawyer
None of us knows what lies ahead, or what is around the corner; we could be struck down by a sudden critical illness, fall victim to Alzheimer’s Syndrome, or be involved in an accident which leaves us completely incapacitated and unable to make decisions about our medical care. That’s why you need to hire a... Read More
Get Guardianship of a Minor in New York
If you wish to file for guardianship of a minor in New York – a person under the age of 18, you’ll need to engage the services of a guardianship attorney to help you navigate the legal process. New York guardianship laws are prone to frequent change, and can be complex, which is why it’s... Read More
Has Your Move Made Your Will Invalid?
During our lifetimes, America has always been a mobile society. We travel and vacation far from home, probably no longer live in the city of our birth, and can expect our children to eventually move farther away than the next block. We may even have purchased a second home for vacationing, and commute between the... Read More