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Why use a quitclaim deed?

New York residents should understand that there are different types of deeds when they're making a real estate transaction. Examples include general warranty, special warranty and quitclaim. Quitclaim deeds are generally only used in a few circumstances, such as sales...

Community service: When can the state offer it?

Residents of Sayville and nearby areas of New York may want to learn more about community service as an alternative to jail time. Its design is to promote a lifestyle that is free of crime and constructive for offenders. It also provides a means of safe and effective...

The New York Driver’s License Suspension Reform Act

New York is a large state with a lot of things to see and do. Unfortunately, it's not easy for some of its residents to explore it due to having a suspended driver's license. Fortunately, recent legislation is now giving many New York residents hope that they'll soon...

What is deed fraud and how does it happen?

You've lived in your New York home for years, so it would be hard for a criminal to steal your deed, right? Not so fast. Identity thieves and unscrupulous real estate developers have devised many different scams to obtain properties and sell them for high profits...

5 things your HOA can’t do

If you live in a neighborhood with a homeowners association, or HOA, you may notice that there are several rules to adhere to. An HOA can keep your neighborhood safe and aesthetically pleasing, but it can also be difficult to keep up with the outlandish demands of...

Understanding residential real estate sales disclosures

Over the course of many years, the state of New York espoused something of a “buyer beware” position when considering the purchase of residential real estate. That markedly changed in 2002 when the Legislature passed and the Governor signed into law the Property...

What you might want to include in an estate plan

While a will is an essential part of an estate plan, it is not the only tool that you may use to exercise greater control over your assets. For instance, you can create a trust to keep assets from being seized by creditors, use beneficiary designations to transfer...

Could eyewitness testimony lack credibility?

A star witness for the prosecution could make things uncomfortable for a defendant. Not every witness that makes statements in a New York courtroom is credible, though. Eyewitness testimony and evidence might suffer from flaws. Such flaws may be so egregious that a...

Deciding when to sell your home

It may be difficult to choose the correct time to sell a home. Many people live in their homes for years, and they naturally form an emotional attachment to their property. Nevertheless, residents of New York and other states should keep some things in mind when...

How to keep your estate plan up to date

Creating an estate plan is one of the most important things a person in New York can do to protect their assets and their family once they've passed on. However, the work is not done once an estate plan has been crafted with an attorney's help. Throughout a person's...

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