As an experienced Buffalo Estate Planning Lawyer, I recommend that clients draft a power of attorney. This is an excellent planning device which would permit someone to take care of your financial matters in the event that you’re not able to do that yourself. It is valid during your lifetime, and you can appoint successors […]
It’s very common for a mom or dad to come see me as an experienced Buffalo Child Custody Lawyer and say, “My daughter (or my son) is living with the other parent and they keep telling me they want to come live with me.” That parent wants to know what I can do. Very often, the first […]
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As an experienced Buffalo Injury Attorney, a lot of people come into the office wanting to know if they can still receive recovery even if they didn’t get immediate medical care. When somebody is involved in an automobile accident, they often don’t want to go to the hospital. They’re hoping and wishing that they were […]
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A lot of people contact me as a Buffalo Divorce Attorney, wondering whether or not they should get a prenuptial agreement. If you have significant assets that you want to protect, our advice is generally yes. If things do not work out, you’re always better off having a prenuptial than arguing about it after the fact. It’s purely […]
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As a Buffalo Elder Law Attorney, I am often asked what is the power of attorney statutory gift rider. This rider has been around since 2009 with the major changes in the powers of attorney. The basic power of attorney now authorizes the agent to make gifts of only $500 per year. If you wish […]
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When someone comes to see me as a dedicated Buffalo Divorce Lawyer, they want to know how to divide up their property. I tell them that their property will be divided based on the concept of equitable distribution. That means fair distribution between the husband and wife. It doesn’t always mean 50/50; rather, it means […]
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As an experienced Buffalo Personal Injury Lawyer I am regularly asked what one should do after getting in a car accident. Generally, the first thing that you do when you’re involved in an auto case is call 911 to summon the police to the scene in order to complete a report. The second thing you […]
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Almost everyone who comes to see me as a Buffalo Divorce Attorney will say, “My divorce is uncontested,” but they don’t always end up that way. The term, uncontested divorce, means that you’ve come into the office after you’ve had some general discussion with your spouse, and your spouse is not going to object to your going ahead […]
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As a Buffalo Business Attorney for 37 years, I have drafted many business asset purchase agreements. It’s important that each side, the buyer and seller, have their own attorney especially if there’s financing involved. It should cover all the details of the transaction including what phone numbers and websites are being included, inventory, if there’s […]