Stop Elder Abuse Guide Stop Elder Financial Abuse With NY Guardianships 1. WHAT IS ELDER FINANCIAL ABUSE? Financial exploitation is one form of elder abuse. Federal and state laws use a wide variety of definitions and categories for it. Financial exploitation is defined in the U.S. Older Americans Act as: “The fraudulent or otherwise illegal, unauthorized,…
Bicycle Accident Injuries Were you injured on a bike due to a motor vehicle? Watch this video to learn what’s important to know if you’ve suffered bicycle accident injuries. Question: What should I do after being hit by a vehicle while riding a bike? Answer: Bicycle injury claims typically involve severe injuries including but not…
Tips for Real Estate Investors Our experienced Buffalo real estate attorney offers a few helpful tips for real estate investors. Contact our office to find out more. Tips for Real Estate Investors | Advantages of LLCs Are you a real estate investor comparing business formation options and have questions about whether an LLC has any…
Catholic Church Sex Abuse In the past decade, catholic church sex abuse claims have risen. Watch this video to learn about the newest cases being reported around the Buffalo area. Question: How common is sexual abuse in the catholic church? Answer: Since the 1900s, thousands of priests have been sexually abusing children. It’s only been…
Filing Requirements for Estates Here is some information on the tax return filing requirements for estates. If you have any questions, please call our Buffalo office. Filing Requirements for Estates An estate is required to file a New York State estate tax return if the total of the federal gross estate plus the federal adjusted…
Areas of Elder Law There are several different areas of elder law practiced by our experienced Buffalo elder law attorneys at Friedman & Ranzenhofer. If you want experienced lawyers providing sound legal services for the elderly in Western New York, then contact our office today to schedule a consultation. Areas of Elder Law | Dedicated…
Benefits of Probation Are you wondering about the benefits of probation? In New York, courts will often authorize probation in lieu of jail time, typically for less serious crimes and when a defendant is unlikely end up in trouble again. Even though probation lets you stay in the community, work, and participate in your family…
Avoid DWI Conviction If you are trying to avoid DWI conviction, the only way to ensure you are getting your best chance at it is to hire an experienced attorney. We are here to help. This is what you need to know. Avoid DWI Conviction | Interacting with Police If you’ve been charged with a…
Sex Abuse Victim Claims NY Archdiocese Tricked Him into Accepting a Small Settlement Emmett Caldwell, 62, alleged that a clergy member at St. Thomas the Apostle in Manhattan sexually abused him while he was in elementary school. After filing a claim with an independent compensation fund instituted by the Archdiocese of New York in 2016,…