Month: September 2023

Month: September 2023

A post-accident claim for lost wages

The days and weeks following a car accident could be traumatic for victims. Persons hurt by a negligent driver may contend with injuries dramatically affecting their quality of life. Even injuries that heal relatively quickly could have detrimental results. Someone...

When unequal inheritances make sense

New York parents often want to ensure each child receives an equal share of their estate. Sometimes, however, this isn't advisable or even possible. In such cases, they should consider their options and communicate their intentions to their children. Reasons for...

Dangerous road rage in New York

A 2023 fender bender in New York resulted in a road rage incident that left one man dead. One man exited his vehicle and slashed the other driver’s tires. The other driver stepped on the gas and pinned the first driver against a building. The New York Post reports the...

Driving in the fall can be dangerous

Traveling by road becomes more hazardous during the fall months, and this is especially true in states like New York where the sun sets earlier and storms are common. When researchers from the National Safety Council studied National Highway Traffic Safety...

Using an estate checking account for asset management

In New York and around the country, creating an estate to distribute and manage a deceased person's assets is typically necessary. The lack of designated beneficiaries for assets will often determine whether or not an estate is needed. If it is decided that an estate...

How to handle estate planning with alienated family members

In a perfect world, all family members would get along well. As New York residents know, peaceful familial relationships aren't always possible. Whether they're your parents, siblings or children, people stop talking to their families for many reasons. Besides...