One of the problems that can arise when a person develops their estate plan without consulting with family and other beneficiaries is that people inherit things they don’t want or need. It’s easy enough to give an ugly sculpture or a closet of vintage clothing to a...
Parents who are going through child custody battles have to ensure they’re doing what’s best for the children. It isn’t always easy to work through things with your ex, but it makes the situation much easier for everyone involved if you’re able to. There are a few...
Dividing property is one of the most important things to do during a divorce. As a couple, the two of you have spent years accumulating assets and you have to decide how they should be split up. You may also have separate assets, and you want to make sure that they...
Signing a commercial lease for your restaurant concept or new retail shop is a crucial move. Without a dedicated space, you can't truly begin operating your company. Leasing a property requires less upfront investment and less preparation than buying a commercial...
Divorces can be expensive. They have the potential to drag out for many months or years, too, making you spend more time with your attorney (which can add up to a lot more money). If you end up with a conflict with your spouse, then you could be looking at thousands...
When people think of estate planning, they often think about someone ready for retirement or dealing with a major medical issue. However, estate planning is a practical process that can benefit individuals at many different stages in life. Waiting until you are about...
There are certainly changes coming for the New York real estate market, but it is still a hard time for people to buy new properties. There have been many bidding wars over homes in recent years in New York. You want your offer to be as tempting as possible for the...
You and your spouse collected art for many years during your marriage. You both enjoyed collecting new artists’ work and going to art auctions to see what you could buy. Now, your collection, you believe, is worth several million dollars. When your spouse told you...
When you and your spouse decided to get a divorce, you did so at that time because you thought your child was independent enough to understand the reasoning and to be happy with a custody schedule that allowed them some freedom. What you found instead was that your...
Working as a doctor, you don’t have the most stable schedule. While you generally work a 9-to-5 at a clinic, you do have days where you have to stay late or when you’re called in for an emergency. You also work one on-call day at the local emergency room, so that...