Helping aging parents in New York get organized with estate planning can feel overwhelming. Beyond just discussing it, there’s the important task of gathering pertinent documents, understanding their wishes and making sure everything is in order. If you’re looking for...
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Buyer Beware: New lead inspection law going into effect in August 2025
Buying property to use as a rental is a great way to diversify one’s portfolio. When done wisely, it can not only help shelter your finances from market volatility, but also lead to significant returns. But how do potential buyers make sure they are making wise...
How deportation orders may affect children of non-citizens
There are generally two main paths to citizenship. Some people have birthright citizenship. Their mothers give birth in the United States, which automatically makes them a citizen of the country. Others naturalize to become citizens. Despite being born in other...
Must-have documents every senior needs to get protected
Planning is important, but it becomes even more essential as people age. Health emergencies can arise during this time and if you are not prepared, it could become a legal headache, too. That is why having the proper documents in place can protect you, your health and...
Two things immigrants without citizenship need to know to protect their assets
Immigrants enter the United States for various reasons and often balance hard work and perseverance to secure financial stability. They might start by working long hours, gradually saving enough to invest in education or a small business. With each paycheck, they...
Gas piping inspections: What renters and buyers in NYC need to know
As a new renter or buyer in New York City, knowing the laws and regulations surrounding gas piping inspections is essential. Failure to comply with them can result in steep fines and penalties, which can be a significant burden for new property owners. That is why it...
Constitutional rights aren’t limited to U.S. citizens
There’s a lot of confusion these days about what rights immigrants to this country have if they aren’t U.S. citizens (and even if they are). When immigrants don’t have valid visas or are here without any documentation, there’s a widespread belief that they have no...
3 key obligations to fulfill during estate administration
Estate administration comes with many responsibilities. The personal representative could easily spend a year or even longer carrying out their responsibilities and fulfilling the last wishes of the deceased individual. Some of those responsibilities are more...
What percentage of adults haven’t started estate planning?
Procrastination is part of human nature. People choose to delay activities and responsibilities that require a lot of time or energy. They avoid obligations that seem expensive or uncomfortable. For many people, estate planning is synonymous with thinking about death,...
Laken Riley Act signed into law – Immigration Impact
President Donald Trump on January 29, 2024 sign the Laken Riley Act into law requires mandatory federal detention of undocumented individuals who are accused of the following activities which constitute the essential elements of the following criminal acts: Theft...