Estate planning is an essential part of every New York resident's financial future. Life is unpredictable, and unexpected deaths can leave chaos for the surviving family members of those without estate plans in place. Even those who have wills must review them from...
Month: November 2017
Car accidents involving drunk drivers can lead to civil lawsuits
People who choose to get into the car of a driver who is impaired put their own lives on the line. Car accidents caused by drunk drivers often leave passengers critically injured or worse. A New York crash recently caused severe head injuries to a 25-year-old woman...
Wrongful death claim may follow fatal Route 20 head-on collision
At approximately 9:30 p.m. on a recent Wednesday, police in Lancaster, New York, responded to a crash that occurred on Route 20. Two vehicles were involved in this accident, and the fact that one driver did not survive might lead to a wrongful death lawsuit. As with...
Mob boss Thomas Gioeli files premises liability claim after fall
Property owners in New York and elsewhere are always responsible for the safety of other people who move about their premises. This also applies to facilities such as detention centers and prisons. Inmates who suffer injuries that result from unsafe or dangerous...
Car accidents: 2 seriously injured in multi-vehicle crash
In New York, a recent crash on the Long Island Expressway involved five different vehicles. Police in Suffolk County say the accident occurred minutes before midnight on a Friday earlier this month. Car accidents of this magnitude frequently lead to loss of lives...
Why are people discouraged to create joint wills?
Estate planning has changed significantly over the years. While creating joint wills was a common practice in years gone by, the practice is now discouraged. While New York State still allows joint wills, there are several reasons to explore other options with fewer...