Title: How to handle a cloud on the title of an investment property When ownership of a piece of property in New York is unclear, any transactions can become complicated, leading to derailed projects and long-term disputes. Titles, deeds, right of way and a broad...
Thinking about a day when you won’t have the capacity to make decisions for yourself is difficult, but it’s something you should do. As an adult, it’s important that you have an incapacity plan in place that addresses what you want to have happen if you cannot take...
One of the things that you probably never worry about is your bank going out of business. It really is not something that happens often. However, what happens when your mortgage lender alerts you that is it closing? According to the Federal Trade Commission, it often...
Although there may be many reasons for you to consider remaining married to your spouse, fear of losing your green card is not an emotionally healthy reason to stay. However, if you received your permanent resident status based on your marriage to a U.S. citizen, you...
As a new parent, you will have plenty to worry about, from what kind of baby carrier you use to addressing sleeplessness due to a colicky baby. Theoretical problems that could occur in the future likely don't seem nearly as important as your immediate needs during the...
You might have moved to New York recently to begin a new life with a new job or to start a family with a local resident. If so, now is a good time to think about the will, the power of attorney document or the health directive that you have brought with you. You may...
If you are currently going through a divorce or separation, it is only natural that you and your spouse will argue about certain topics and become angry at each other at one point or another. It is important, therefore, that you anticipate this and that you spend time...
Most people don't consider themselves particularly wealthy. And even if you do, you may be against the idea of signing a prenuptial agreement because of the bad reputation they have. But you should know that prenuptial agreements are not just for the rich and famous,...
Long-term care planning isn't something that most people think about until they need to get some type of care assistance. The issue with this is that the individual might not qualify for Medicaid care because of their assets.Medicaid is a program that is needs-based,...
Most separated and divorced parents take great pains to protect their children's emotional well-being. Parents try to keep their kids' lives as normal as possible and constantly reassure them that they are loved -- and that both parents will always be there for them,...
