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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...
In a New York criminal trial, both the state and the defense may call witnesses. In many criminal cases, some of the most compelling evidence comes from eyewitness testimony. However, not all witness testimony is reliable. There are some reasons that eyewitnesses may...
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...
If you live in New York and end up getting a traffic violation in Pennsylvania, it's perfectly natural to wonder if that violation will affect your New York driving record. Issues like points and offenses on your record can impact a lot of things. These include...
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...
In New York state, it is illegal to drive while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. You may be subject to additional penalties if you refuse to submit to a chemical test, and this is generally true even if you aren't convicted of a DUI charge. The potential...
Taking steps to complete an initial last will and testament in New York could help surviving family members deal with many responsibilities, including asset distribution. Does the current will reflect what the testator wants and the family needs, however?...
New York residents who become involved with a legal matter will have their case decided by either a state or federal court. The purpose of both courts is to enforce laws and hold violators of laws accountable for their actions. However, there are differences between...
Lives change as the years go on, and so do people's family and financial situations. And with constant change, people must often continually consider what would happen in the event of an untimely death. Financial asset disposition is not the only issue with an estate...
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...