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New York Probate Guide

New York Probate Guide

The New York Probate Guide was created to help those who are in probate and proving a will reflects the wishes of the deceased. If you’re administering an estate, this guide provides the information you need to ensure your interests are protected. Contact our Buffalo estate planning lawyers to learn more. What is Probate? Probate […]

New York Personal Injury Guide

The New York Personal Injury Guide

The New York Personal Injury Guide was created to help those who have suffered a serious injury in an accident due to the negligence of another. If you or a loved one was injured in a car accident, slip and fall, or other personal injury related matter, check out our guide by our Buffalo Accident […]

New York Medicaid Guide

New York Medicaid Guide

*Updated for 2023 No longer being able to offer care to a loved one is tough situation that many must face. If you or a loved one is about to enter a nursing home or need assistance with Medicaid, the New York Medicaid Guide created by our Buffalo Elder Law Attorneys will help you manage […]

Types of Assault Charges

Types of Assault Charges

No two crimes are quite the same, and New York State has encoded these differences into law. With regard to crimes such as assault, there are several different levels, or degrees, each with its own criteria and corresponding repercussions. If you have been charged with assault but are confused as to what unclear terms such […]

3 Critical DWI Facts

3 Critical DWI Facts

Download Our Free DWI eBook  Boating on Lake Erie. Biking through Delaware Park. Riding a horse-drawn carriage through Canalside. Cruising down the Kensington Expressway. These are all examples of how Buffalo’s residents spend their leisure time during the summer swelter, a pair or two of wheels and a motor serving as their tickets to fun. […]

FedEx Ground Back in Court

FedEx Ground Back in Court

FedEx Ground Back in Court Over Independent Contractor Misclassification In mid-August, five delivery drivers who worked for FedEx Ground in the State of New York sought certification for a class action lawsuit against their employer on the grounds of misclassification. According to the plaintiffs, FedEx Ground took illegal deductions from their pay by classifying them […]

Underage DWI Facts

Underage DWI Facts

4 Facts That Young Drivers Should Know About Underage DWI Download Our Free DWI eBook  Drivers between the ages of 16 and 20 are held to different standards in the state of New York. Of course, they must follow all the rules of the road and respect their fellow drivers, but because of their age, […]

5 Qualifying Medicaid Tips

5 Qualifying Medicaid Tips

5 Facts You Probably Did Not Know About Qualifying for Medicaid Download Our Free Medicaid eBook Your health and the health of your family are two of your highest priorities, and nothing should stand in the way of your family’s well-being. You can preserve your family’s assets, while accessing long term care services through the Medicaid […]

The Process of Probate

Understanding The Process of Probate in Buffalo

Understanding the Process of Probate in Buffalo Download Our Free Probate eBook The process of probate is the involves proving that the will of a deceased person (testator) is in fact his or her will and reflects his or her wishes. The purpose of probate is to prove the validity of the will, have the executor […]