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Your business is likely your largest asset. Learn how estate planning protects small business owners and the companies they built.
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A look back at the year at Klafehn, Heise & Johnson, and the clients and communities we served across Western New York.
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Online filing services look convenient and affordable. Learn what they leave out compared with a local attorney forming your business.
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Forming an LLC is more than a filing. Learn why a local attorney matters when starting a company in the Rochester area.
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Probate can feel daunting while you are grieving. Learn how the process works in New York and when a lawyer genuinely helps.
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A will only works if it is done correctly. Here are the common mistakes New York residents make when creating one, and how to avoid them.
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You are not required to use whoever is suggested to you. Learn the benefits of choosing your own local real estate attorney in Rochester.
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Without a will, New York law decides who receives your property. Learn what happens to your assets and why it may not match your wishes.
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Finding the right real estate attorney shapes the whole transaction. Learn what to look for when choosing counsel in the Rochester area.
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Contracts define relationships, responsibilities and risk. Learn why a lawyer should review a business contract before you sign it.
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A will written years ago may no longer match your life. Learn when New York residents should review and update their will.
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The fall market can reward patient buyers. Here is the legal process of purchasing a home in Rochester during the autumn season.
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Fall can be a strong season to sell in Rochester. Learn the common mistakes to avoid when listing a property in the cooler months.
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The right attorney makes a purchase smoother. Learn how to choose real estate counsel for a property purchase in the Rochester area.
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The end of the year is a natural time to review. Learn why updating your estate plan before December 31 matters for New York families.
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Renovations add value and legal obligations. Learn about permits, contractors and liability before starting a home project in Rochester.
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Inheriting property is both an event and a responsibility. Here are the steps to take when you inherit a home or land in the Rochester area.
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Refinancing can lower payments and create new obligations. Learn why legal advice matters before you refinance a home in New York.
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When a business is your largest asset, estate planning changes. Learn what Rochester area owners should address that other families do not.
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Closings involve significant financial and legal commitments. Learn the role a real estate attorney plays in a Rochester area closing.
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October 1, 2026
Not every estate needs full probate. New York's voluntary administration process is faster and less expensive for modest estates. Here is when it applies.
Calling a worker an independent contractor does not make them one. Learn how New York decides classification and what misclassification actually costs a business.
A health care proxy names who decides, a living will says what you want, and a MOLST is a doctor's order. Here is how New York's advance directives work together.
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