New York and New Jersey estate planning attorneys review a client’s complete family and financial situation in order to determine the best way to meet the client’s goals. Then, a personalized estate plan will be crafted with those goals in mind. It may include a will,...
Finding Trustworthy Agents and Avoiding Elder Abuse
Addressing your financial concerns is a big part of the estate planning experience. Examining what you have and what you may need for yourself and your family now and in the future is all factored into what estate planning documents are best for your particular situation.
Legalization of Marijuana Could Impact NY Real Estate
New York may be the next state to legalize the use of recreational marijuana. Governor Cuomo issued a directive several months ago to study the potential impact of a regulated marijuana program, and just recently the New York...
The Current State of the Staten Island Real Estate Market (2025)
The Staten Island real estate market continues to move in a strong direction in 2025. Sale prices are rising, inventory remains tight, and demand has stayed steady across many neighborhoods. Buyers and sellers are adjusting to a market that favors preparation,...
Buying a Second Home in New York
Whether you are buying a home in New Jersey or need a New York real estate attorney to help you upgrade from a starter home to a larger home on Staten Island, it's hard to resist the appeal of living in or near...
Avoiding the Most Common Estate Planning Mistake
Skilled New York and New Jersey estate planning lawyers would likely agree that the number one biggest mistake people make--aside from not having an estate plan at all--is relying only on a Last Will and Testament (commonly referred to as a “will”).
A...
Protecting the Inheritance of a Spendthrift Child
Our children. From the moment they are born we want to protect them from anything that threatens them and leave them a secure future after we are gone. For that reason, many new parents make the wise decision to seek counsel...
Bitcoin and the Future of Real Estate
Bitcoin is a digital currency that has rocked the financial market. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies operate without the need for a central bank. Bitcoin has surged in popularity in recent years, with more companies now accepting the revolutionary currency. Supporters of...
Avoiding Will Contests in New York
Skilled Estate planning lawyers recommend that all people come in to establish an initial estate plan upon turning 18 years of age because, while it's difficult to consider, death or disability can strike even the young at any time.
Not only should
NYC’s High End Real Estate Market Enters a Correction
Real estate sales in Manhattan have plunged in the first quarter, marking the most significant sales drop in nearly a decade. Luxury homes in the area are now thought to be selling at their lowest level in...