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Sep 23Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts in New York: How They Work
A Medicaid Asset Protection Trust can shield a home and savings from long-term care costs. Here is how a MAPT works in New York, and what you keep and give ...
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Sep 16What to Expect at Your First Visit With Our Firm
Meeting a lawyer for the first time can feel intimidating. Here is what to expect at your first visit with our firm, what to bring, and how to make it ...
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Sep 9Selling a Home in New York: A Seller's Legal Checklist From Listing to Closing
Selling a home in New York involves real legal responsibilities. Here is a seller's checklist from clearing title and disclosures through contract and closing.
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Sep 2Beneficiary Designations vs. Your Will: Why the Two Must Work Together
Retirement accounts and life insurance pass by beneficiary form, not your will. Here is why keeping the two aligned is essential to your New York estate plan.
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Aug 31Buying or Selling a Small Business in Western New York: The Due Diligence That Protects You
Buying or selling a business is often the largest deal of an owner's life. Here is the legal due diligence and agreement structure that protects both sides.
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Aug 25Protecting the Family Home From Long-Term Care Costs in New York
The family home is the asset most exposed to long-term care costs. Here are the New York tools that can protect it, and why timing makes all the difference.
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Aug 18When a Single Life Event Touches Several Areas of the Law
A death, a business launch, a parent's care, major life events rarely fit one legal category. Here is why a coordinated approach across practice areas matters.
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Aug 11Title Insurance in New York: What It Covers and Why You Still Need It
Title insurance protects your legal ownership of a home against hidden claims a search cannot find. Here is what it covers and why an owner's policy is worth it.
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Aug 4Digital Assets and Your Estate Plan: What Happens to Your Online Life in New York
Email, photos, online accounts, and cryptocurrency need a place in your estate plan. Here is how New York law treats digital assets and how to plan for them.
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Jul 29The Contracts Every New York Small Business Should Have in Writing
From owner agreements to customer and employment contracts, here are the written agreements every New York small business should have in place before trouble arises.
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Jul 22Nursing Home Medicaid vs. Community Medicaid in New York: Understanding the Difference
Nursing home and community Medicaid follow different rules and lookback periods in New York. Understanding the difference is the first step in planning that works.
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Jul 15One Firm, Many Needs: The Case for a Lawyer for Life
Why an ongoing relationship with one law firm serves families and businesses better than treating every legal matter as a separate, one-off transaction.
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Jul 8Buying a Home With a Well and Septic System in Rural Western New York: What to Check Before Closing
Buying a rural home on well water and a septic system in Western New York? Here is the legal and practical due diligence to complete before you close.
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Jul 1Choosing the Right Executor or Trustee in New York: What the Job Really Involves
How to choose the right executor or trustee for your New York estate plan, what the job really involves and the qualities that matter most for your family.
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Jun 30Inheriting a Home in New York: The Legal Steps You Should Not Skip
Inheriting a home is rarely as simple as it sounds. Here are the legal steps New York families should not skip.
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Jun 26What Happens If You Die Without a Will in New York?
Without a will, New York decides who inherits. Learn what actually happens and why it rarely matches what people assume.
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Jun 19Why Every Small Business in Monroe and Genesee County Should Have a Buy-Sell Agreement
Most owners lack a buy-sell agreement until they wish they had one. Learn why it matters for Monroe and Genesee County businesses.
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Jun 12Estate Planning for Veterans in Western New York: What Service Members and Their Families Should Know
Estate planning for veterans and active duty service members in Western New York. Wills, powers of attorney and health care proxies, free for active duty.
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Jun 5Buying a Lakefront or Vacation Property in Western New York: Legal Considerations to Know First
A lakefront cottage is a purchase people dream about for years. Learn the legal considerations to check before you buy.
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May 29When Is the Right Time to Update Your Will? Signs Your Estate Plan Needs a Second Look
An estate plan is not a one time task. Here are the signs that your will is due for a second look.
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Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts in New York: How They Work
A Medicaid Asset Protection Trust can shield a home and savings from long-term care costs. Here is how a MAPT works in New York, and what you keep and give up.
What to Expect at Your First Visit With Our Firm
Meeting a lawyer for the first time can feel intimidating. Here is what to expect at your first visit with our firm, what to bring, and how to make it productive.
Selling a Home in New York: A Seller's Legal Checklist From Listing to Closing
Selling a home in New York involves real legal responsibilities. Here is a seller's checklist from clearing title and disclosures through contract and closing.
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