If you enter a structure without permission, you may be charged with burglary. However, there are several elements that a New York prosecutor must prove before you can be convicted of the crime. You gain entry to a structure that you don't own The first element of a...
Criminal Defense, Real Estate And Estate Planning
Month: June 2022
The elements of a burglary charge
In New York, burglary is classified into three different felony class offenses. The minimum elements of a burglary charge require a person to enter or unlawfully remain in a building or structure with the intent to commit a crime therein. Burglary in the third degree...
Tips for keeping up on your beneficiary designations
Planning for your family’s future is important for any New York resident. Pay careful attention to your beneficiary designations using these tips. Name beneficiaries Obviously, you must name beneficiaries who will inherit property and assets from your estate after...
What to expect in a real estate closing
When buying or selling a piece of real estate in New York, the parties must go through a closing that completes the transaction. While most people know that their closing will occur on a stated day, most don't know the specific steps. Here is what you can expect. A...
Getting married again? Update your estate plan
There are a lot of details to consider as you create your New York estate plan. One of them will be to consider if you are divorced and plan to get married again. You very likely have no intention of including your former spouse in your estate plan, so a revision may...