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...
Criminal Defense, Real Estate And Estate Planning
Year: 2022
How to get the most from a home inspection
After your offer to purchase a New York home has been accepted, you will ideally have the property inspected. Even if the results of the inspection don't have an impact on your decision to follow through with the purchase, it's important to have one done anyway. This...
The three standard field sobriety tests and defenses
A driver in Sayville, New York, suspected of DUI may get pulled over by police and get checked. Many officers conduct field sobriety tests, and the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) acknowledges three as standard. Standard field sobriety tests...
Some of the most common DUI mistakes police make
In New York, police officers are often tasked with handling DUIs, and they sometimes make mistakes. It's important to understand these mistakes so that you can defend yourself properly if you're ever pulled over for suspicion of DUI. Not following the correct...
What do I need to do to my estate plan after remarrying?
Congratulations on your recent marriage! Now that you are married, there are a lot of things you must do to start this new chapter of your life on the right foot -- including updating your estate plan. This is especially important if you've been married before. Why?...
What can go into a revocable trust?
A revocable trust in New York gives the grantor, or creator, more control of their assets. It allows the grantor to change the content as they see fit. However, there are assets that can and can't go into a trust. Financial assets While cash can't be directly placed...
Set up an estate plan early to avoid unintentional mistakes
Utilizing the estate planning process in New York is essential to ensure that your assets are distributed per your wishes upon your death or if you become unable to make sound personal or financial decisions while living. It also safeguards any minor children you...
Most common traffic tickets in New York and the points they carry
The Department of Motor Vehicles in New York uses a point system to penalize people who are observed breaking traffic laws. These points range from 1 to 11, with 11 being the most serious violation. Here's a look at some common traffic tickets, the points they impose...
How do you talk to your parents about estate planning?
It's never easy to talk to parents about estate planning, but it's important to do so. This is especially true if they haven't yet created a will or other estate planning documents in New York. Why should you have the conversation? If your parents don't have estate...
Why does probate take so long?
In New York, the average probate takes around seven to nine months. More complex estates often take even longer than this. There are several factors that may make probate take longer than expected. Mistakes during estate planning If the decedent made a mistake during...