Once you become an adult, you can make decisions about your medical care. This is true even if you become incapacitated and can’t express those decisions. Establishing a health care proxy is one way to ensure that your wishes are respected, even in incapacity.
What is a...
How you age, where you age, and who you age with are decisions that you must eventually make. Many people choose to spend their final years in solitude, or at least without a partner.
Solo aging in New York can be enjoyable, but it also presents some significant medical...
No matter what you’ve been told or believe, estate planning can benefit individuals of any age, background, or financial status. Establishing a strong estate plan can help you plan for the future, provide for your family, and give you peace of mind.
If you’re unsure where to start, begin...
As parents age and have a harder time handling their affairs, you might consider taking on a more involved role to assist them. One common way to help in this capacity in New York is by transferring your parent’s property to your name.
But if you have a parent...
People fall behind in their mortgage payments for many reasons. Staten Island homeowners who are in mortgage default may feel desperate to find a financial solution that allows them to keep their property. The fear of losing a family home or an investment property that provides vital income can make people vulnerable...
Foreclosure is an unfortunate end to the dreams of homeowners and property owners. However, by using strategic foreclosure defense strategies, homeowners can delay or even put an end to foreclosure proceedings. In every case, contacting an experienced attorney gives homeowners the tailored guidance they need.
Effective Foreclosure Defense...
People are retiring by the tens of thousands, especially in New Jersey. According to FocusNJ.org, the Garden State has an aging workforce, with 27% of workers over the age of 55. With so many people exiting the workforce, selling a small business can be complicated.
If you are...
One of the main benefits of creating a successful business in New York is that you can get value from it one last time if you sell it. This won’t work for every business. But if you have the type of business where you can successfully pass on products or services to...
When you hear about someone’s success in a real estate negotiation, it’s natural to assume they got a lower price for their property. Pricing is, undoubtedly, a big part of negotiation, but other aspects of investing can benefit from keen negotiation skills.
Negotiation is considered an art, a...
A healthy investment portfolio may include commercial real estate, but if you are new to this type of investment, you may not know how to start when it comes to negotiating.
Zoning laws play an important role in the value and usage of potential investment properties. These laws...
