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Oct 1Adding a Child to Your Deed in New York: Why It Often Backfires
Adding a child to your deed seems simple, but it can trigger Medicaid penalties, capital gains tax, and creditor exposure. Here is what it really does in New York.
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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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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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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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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 1What to Look for in a Real Estate Attorney When Buying Your First Home in Western New York
A first home is a major milestone. Learn what to look for in a real estate attorney when buying in Western New York.
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Apr 20What a Real Estate Attorney Does at Closing, and Why It Matters in Western New York
Buying or selling a home is often the largest transaction a family makes. Learn what an attorney actually does at the closing table.
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Mar 22Common Legal Issues That Can Delay a Real Estate Closing in Western New York
Closings slip for predictable reasons. Learn the common legal issues that delay a Western New York closing and how to prevent them.
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Mar 15The Emotional Side of Selling a Long-Time Family Home
Selling a long time family home is rarely only a transaction. Learn how to handle the emotional and legal sides together.
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Mar 8How Personal Milestones Quietly Change Financial and Legal Priorities
Milestones shift priorities before anyone notices. Learn how personal changes quietly reshape your financial and legal picture.
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Feb 19Why Rushed Real Estate Decisions Rarely Age Well
Deadlines and pressure are common in real estate. Learn why rushed decisions rarely age well and which moments to slow down.
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Feb 5Moving, Downsizing, or Staying Put: Making the Right Choice for Your Stage of Life
Nearly every family reaches a crossroads with their home. Learn how to weigh moving, downsizing or staying put.
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Jan 8Buying or Selling a Home During a Life Transition: What to Think About First
A move during a major life change carries extra weight. Learn what to think about first when buying or selling in a transition.
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Jan 1How Major Life Changes Should Prompt Important Legal Conversations
Marriage, a new child, a move or a loss all shift your legal picture. Learn which conversations each change should prompt.
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Dec 29Comprehensive Legal Services for Families and Businesses in Monroe, Orleans, and Genesee Counties
From estate planning to real estate and business law, learn how KHJ Law serves Monroe, Orleans and Genesee Counties.
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Nov 15Why Clear Title Matters: Avoiding Disputes in Monroe, Orleans, and Genesee County Real Estate Deals
Clear title is the foundation of a clean sale. Learn how to avoid disputes in Monroe, Orleans and Genesee County property deals.
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Nov 8How Legal Planning Strengthens Communities in Brockport and Rochester
Sound legal planning does more than protect individuals. Learn how it strengthens communities in Brockport, Rochester and beyond.
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Oct 15Why You Should Use an Attorney Instead of LegalZoom
Online document services are inexpensive and limited. Learn what an attorney provides that a form template cannot.
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Oct 8How to Navigate Property Transfers Between Family Members in Monroe County
Transferring property within a family looks simple and rarely is. Learn how to handle it properly in Monroe County.
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Sep 22Why Fall Is the Perfect Time to Review Your Legal Documents
As the season turns, take stock. Learn why fall is a practical time to review wills, deeds and business documents in Western New York.
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