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...
Automotive technology is always evolving. New cars are packed with technological gadgets and devices. These include sensors, cameras, warning lights and much else. In many ways, various technological improvements do make people safer. For instance, a lot of cars have...
Many testators err on the side of simplicity when putting together an estate plan. They may end up only drafting a will and no other documents, and even the terms within the will itself may be very basic. It is common for a testator to simply address the distribution...
The aftermath of an injurious car accident can range from inconvenient to devastating. While some accidents are minor, others can be debilitating. These are just a few of the most common injuries caused by car accidents. 1. Whiplash One of the most common injuries...
People can hurt their brains in numerous ways. They can fall at the grocery store and hit their head on the floor. They could suffer an injury in a fistfight or an assault. Car accidents are also a leading cause of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). People involved in...
The vast majority of people name their spouse or one of their adult children as their estate executors – but that’s not always the wisest choice. You’re putting your estate plans together in the first place because you love your family, and you don’t want to cause...
Adults of all ages may benefit from adding powers of attorney to their estate plans. You may feel more confident about protecting your property and your health when you know that there will be someone to make medical choices for you or pay your bills in the event of...
Someone else speeds through a red light and smashes into your vehicle or merges directly into the side of your vehicle on the freeway. Despite your careful adherence to traffic laws, you now find yourself dealing with a vehicle that you cannot safely drive. You may...