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Jan 8Buying or Selling a Home During a Life Transition: What to Think About First
Buying or selling a home is a major milestone. When that move happens during a life transition, it can feel like everything is happening at once. Divorce or separation. The ...
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Jan 1How Major Life Changes Should Prompt Important Legal Conversations
How Major Life Changes Should Prompt Important Legal Conversations Life has a way of changing quietly and all at once. A new job, a growing family, a move to a ...
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Dec 29Comprehensive Legal Services for Families and Businesses in Monroe, Orleans, and Genesee Counties
Comprehensive Legal Services for Families and Businesses in Monroe, Orleans, and Genesee Counties Since 1957, Klafehn, Heise & Johnson P.L.L.C. has been a trusted resource for families, individuals, ...
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Nov 15Why Clear Title Matters: Avoiding Disputes in Monroe, Orleans, and Genesee County Real Estate Deals
Why Clear Title Matters: Avoiding Disputes in Monroe, Orleans, and Genesee County Real Estate Deals Buying or selling real estate is one of the most significant financial transactions most people ...
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Nov 8How Legal Planning Strengthens Communities in Brockport and Rochester
How Legal Planning Strengthens Communities in Brockport and Rochester Great communities do not happen by accident. They are built through daily choices that protect families, support small businesses, and steward ...
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Oct 15Why You Should Use an Attorney Instead of LegalZoom
Why You Should Use an Attorney Instead of LegalZoom In today’s digital world, it's tempting to look for fast and affordable legal services online. Companies like LegalZoom ...
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Oct 8How to Navigate Property Transfers Between Family Members in Monroe County
How to Navigate Property Transfers Between Family Members in Monroe CountyWhether you’re helping aging parents simplify their estate, gifting a home to a child, or adding a spouse ...
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Sep 22Why Fall Is the Perfect Time to Review Your Legal Documents
As summer winds down and fall begins in Rochester and throughout Monroe, Orleans, and Genesee Counties, many families and small business owners take stock of what needs to be done ...
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Sep 1What to Include in a Purchase Agreement When Buying Property in Rochester
When buying a home or property in Rochester or the surrounding areas of Monroe, Orleans, and Genesee Counties, the purchase agreement is one of the most important documents you’...
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Aug 29Common Title Problems in Western NY Real Estate and How to Fix Them
When buying or selling property in Western New York—including Rochester, Brockport, and communities in Monroe, Orleans, and Genesee Counties—one of the most important steps is the title search. ...
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Aug 22Do You Need a Real Estate Attorney When Refinancing Your Home in New York?
Refinancing your home can be a smart move—whether you’re lowering your interest rate, tapping equity for renovations, or consolidating debt. But many homeowners in Rochester and across Monroe, ...
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Jul 29Can You Choose Your Own Real Estate Attorney in New York? Yes—Here’s Why You Should
When you buy or sell a home in New York, you have a lot of decisions to make—price, inspections, closing dates, and more. But one choice many people ...
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Jul 11What to Watch Out for in Summer Real Estate Deals in Rochester
Summer is prime time for buying and selling homes in Rochester—longer days, better weather for showings, and many families eager to move before a new school year. With ...
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Jun 29Why Summer Is the Smartest Time to Review Your Legal Documents
Summer is often a season of planning—vacations, home projects, family gatherings, and catching up on what’s been sitting on your to-do list. It’s also ...
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Jun 22What Legal Steps Should You Take After a Major Life Change in 2025?
Major life events—both planned and unexpected—can affect your legal and financial future in significant ways. Whether you’ve gotten married, had a child, started a ...
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Jun 15Legal Tips for Selling Inherited Property in Orleans and Genesee Counties
Inheriting property from a loved one can be both a blessing and a challenge. Whether it's a house, land, or vacation property, deciding what to do with an inherited ...
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Jun 1Should You Add Your Children to Your Home’s Deed? Legal Risks to Know
It’s a common question we hear from clients across Monroe, Orleans, and Genesee Counties: “Should I add my child to the deed of my home to avoid ...
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Apr 29Did You Know You Can Choose Your Own Real Estate Attorney in New York?
When buying or selling a home in Rochester, Brockport, or anywhere in Monroe County, there are plenty of decisions to make—location, financing, inspections, closing timelines. But one decision ...
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Apr 9How to Avoid Disputes When Inheriting Property in Monroe County
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How Major Life Changes Should Prompt Important Legal Conversations
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