Kevin Johnson explains why estate planning and elder law are intertwined

Most people meet with a lawyer only when something specific forces the issue, such as a closing, a death in the family, or a business deal. But the families who fare best tend to have a different relationship with their attorney: an ongoing one. There is a phrase we use ...

A home on well water and a septic system can be a wonderful place to live, but the legal and practical due diligence is different from buying in town. A few checks before closing can save a buyer from expensive surprises. Much of the property in Orleans and Genesee Counties, ...

Naming an executor or trustee can feel like a formality at the end of an estate plan, but it is one of the most consequential choices in the entire document. The right person makes a hard season easier. The wrong one can turn it into years of friction. When families ...