If you’re a tenant in New York State, you probably know that you’re required to pay a security deposit when you move into a new rental property. This deposit is intended to protect the landlord in case you damage the property or break the lease. However, it’s essential to know your rights as a tenant […]
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Sep
Theft and larceny charges in New York State are taken very seriously. Being arrested for one of these crimes could leave you facing harsh penalties and serious consequences. Defending against theft and larceny charges will be very difficult without the help of a well-practiced Buffalo criminal defense attorney. Contact our office today for experienced representation. […]
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Aug
If your loved one has recently passed, you may have a lot of things on your plate. If you want help understanding probate, please do not hesitate to call our office for legal guidance. Understanding Probate | What is probate? Probate is the process of proving that the will of a deceased person (testator) is […]
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Oct
Oct
The division of assets during a divorce can be quite simple in some ways but rather difficult in others. Some assets, such as money and debts, can easily be split in an even or egalitarian manner, and disputes over furniture and gifts can be quickly resolved. Where real estate is involved, however, matters become complicated. […]
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Jul
There are four main differences between purchasing real estate for yourself and for your IRA: Title: When purchasing an asset for your IRA, it must be properly titled to your IRA trust company as custodian for the benefit of you. You need a IRA trust company to serve as your real estate IRA custodian because […]
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Jun
As a Buffalo DWI attorney, I am often asked by clients whether or not they will lose their license for a DWI. If you are convicted or plead guilty to driving while impaired or driving while intoxicated, you will lose your license. It will be either revoked or suspended. However, you will be entitled possibly […]
One of the major benefits of setting up a living trust is to avoid the New York probate process. Probate is what happens when a person dies owning property in his or her name. Upon death, a relative will take that person’s Will to court (or start an intestacy proceeding if the person died without […]
National Senior Health & Fitness Day is being celebrated at a completely free fair on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 from 12-4 PM at the Akron-Newstead Senior Center, 5691 Cummings Road, Akron, NY. The goal of this health and fitness day is to promote the importance of regular physical activity and to improve the health and […]
The capacity requirement to execute a will is a minimal standard, it is lower than the requirement for other legal documents: less capacity is required to enable one to make a will than to make other contracts. Capacity is evaluated by three factors: whether decedent understood the nature and consequences of executing a will, whether […]
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