Legal Articles
A year ago, the State of New York joined a growing number of states by legalizing same-sex marriage. The LGBT community rejoiced in their victory, claiming equal status in their marriages and all...
Read MoreBack in 2001, Congress passed legislation that had drastic effects on the estate tax. That year, a decedent could pass up to $675,000 to their heirs tax-free. Any funds in excess of that amount...
Read MoreNew York estate settlement is not an easy task. While estate lawyers assist their clients with probating New York Wills...
Read MoreMost New Yorkers expect to live until a ripe old age. What happens, though, when a person outlives their projected life expectancy? In many cases, the assets that ordinarily would have been passed...
Read MoreEstate taxes are costly. New York estate planning attorneys are often consulted for their expertise on how to limit...
Read MoreA New York Will is a means by which a person can express his or her desires regarding the final disposition of property and the management of the affairs of his estate. New York Estates, Powers...
Read MoreWhen property goes into foreclosure, state law dictates the foreclosure process. In most states, properties are held by deeds of trust and are called “trust states.” In New York however, loans for...
Read MorePrenuptial Agreements, better known as “Prenups,” are not just simply for protecting the assets of wealthy individuals. Rather, prenuptial agreements have far more uses and benefits and can help...
Read MoreOn June 15, 2012, President Obama and Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano announced that, effective immediately, young undocumented aliens under the age of 30 who can plausibly show...
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