by admin | Aug 21, 2009 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Estates and Probate, Wills
Everyone faces the possibility that sometime during their lifetime, they may become incapacitated. This can happen when an individual is nearing death, but it can also be the result of a temporary condition. Many people assume their spouses or children will...
by admin | Aug 14, 2009 | Estate Planning, Estates and Probate, Wills
Why You Need a Will A will is a legal document designating the transfer of your property and assets after you die. Although creating a will is not a difficult process, about half of all Americans die without one. If you die without a will, or intestate, the court...
by admin | Aug 14, 2009 | Estate Planning
If you’d like to ensure your assets are distributed as you’d like them to be when you die, estate planning is the answer. Successful estate planning transfers your assets to your beneficiaries quickly and with minimal tax consequences. Estate planning can...
by admin | Jul 18, 2009 | Hiring a Lawyer
Image via Wikipedia Going through a divorce? Launching a business? Hurt in a car accident? Writing a will? Facing a lawsuit? In any of these situations, you may consider hiring a lawyer to advise you or represent your interests. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC)...
by admin | Jul 17, 2009 | Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy is a legal process that provides relief to many individuals who can no longer pay all of their debts. The Bankruptcy Basics video series provides basic information to debtors, creditors, court personnel, the media, and the general public on different...
by admin | May 22, 2009 | Courts, Divorce
92 Franklin Street Buffalo, NY 14202 A brief description of the New York Supreme Court: Although we usually think of a “Supreme Court” as the highest Court of a given system, in New York State the Supreme Court is actually the beginning point for most...
by admin | May 8, 2009 | Divorce
The New York State Bar Association and the New York State Unified Court System both offer a video that explains the basics of the divorce process in New York State. Narrated by Tony award winning actor Len Cariou, the video emphasizes what to expect during a divorce...
