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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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?...
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...
