Planning for the future is a deeply personal and individual process. People make estate planning decisions based on their individual needs and personal goals for their property, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to this. Because of the personal nature of...
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How to talk to the police during a DWI traffic stop
What you do and say after a police officer pulls you over can mean the difference between sleeping in your own bed that night or spending the night in jail. Besides the unpleasantness of being arrested on DWI charges, you could face losing your driver's license, a...
Advance directives should be a part of your estate plan
It can be uncomfortable to consider what types of medical care you could need if you are ever too injured or too sick to speak for yourself. While the possibility of incapacitation is an uncomfortable thought, it is critical to consider the specific types of care and...
Deciding how to distribute assets after your passing
Considering your own mortality can be a difficult process, and it is not always easy to navigate the challenges that come with planning how to divide your estate after your passing. You may have specific ideas of what should happen to your property in the future, or...
Distracted driving remains a primary safety concern in New York
When sharing the road with others, you are vulnerable to the actions and decisions of those on the road with you. If one driver makes a reckless decision or acts negligently, it can lead to serious accidents that may leave innocent people with serious or fatal...
Business leaders have specific estate planning needs
Owning and operating a small business comes with various responsibilities, and there is an immense amount of pressure to maintain performance and profitability levels. It is easy for a New York entrepreneur to focus on the next step, but he or she would also be wise...
Choosing the most appropriate defense for a drunk driving charge
Facing drunk driving charges is a serious threat to one’s future interests. A conviction of this type of crime in New York could result in penalties that may include time behind bars, expensive fines, loss of driving privileges and more. If you are currently facing a...
How can you audit your own estate plan?
Every New York adult will benefit from having a plan for the future. An estate plan allows one to decide what will happen to assets, personal property and wealth after passing away, as well as outline health care preferences in case of an emergency. Each individual...
Don’t let estate planning mistakes affect your loved ones
When you make plans for the future, you are protecting the interests of your loved ones and those who will be left behind after your passing. You can custom-tailor your estate plan to suit your needs and your objectives for your New York heirs and beneficiaries....
Fatal car accident claims 5 lives
Four teenagers have sadly lost their lives in a tragic motor vehicle collision in New York. The accident, which took place on a Tuesday night, involved two cars. Authorities said the car accident was the result of a man’s decision to speed while attempting to evade...