Those with an interest in an estate often have questions about their rights and legal protections. For example, beneficiaries listed in someone's estate planning paperwork may assume that their right to an inheritance has strong protection under New York state law....
Nursing homes play a critical role in providing care to some of the most vulnerable members of our society. Those residents count on staff members to help with various aspects of life, including many self-care tasks. When these facilities are understaffed or staffed...
Adults in New York generally have the legal authority to draft a will or other estate planning documents. They can provide very clear instructions to other people about what should happen with their property after their passing. A will allows someone to leave...
Semitruck crashes can be some of the most devastating incidents on the road. These wrecks are typically the result of a combination of factors involving the actions of a truck driver, other road users and mechanical and cargo-related issues. For individuals who are...
When you’ve been in a wreck that isn’t your fault, you have every reason to expect the other party’s insurance company to cover your losses. On the other hand, you also need to expect the insurance company to do everything it can to cut its losses. No matter how...
Someone who turns 18 can create an estate plan in New York. Adults at most points throughout their lives retain that legal ability. They can draft documents if they have not done so already or revise older documents. Eventually, however, people may reach a point where...
Construction work is dangerous, and most professionals in the field recognize that fact. Construction workers need to carefully comply with safety regulations and best practices to protect themselves from the possibility of severe injury or worse. Sadly, injury and...
When people know that a New York estate has to pass through probate court, they generally recognize that it will translate to a delay in the distribution of assets from the affected estate. Exactly how long people must wait to receive an inheritance will depend on...
Drivers are required to comply with dozens of different traffic statutes to legally and safely operate a vehicle on New York roads. A driver must have a license, and they must register the vehicle that they drive with the state and carry insurance. Beyond that, they...
Probate court proceedings are notorious for taking months to complete and for being very expensive. At least a portion of someone's assets will usually go toward estate administration costs, and if too many of their valuable assets go through probate court, they may...