Month: October 2023

Month: October 2023

The different types of motor vehicle accidents

Motor vehicle accidents kill tens of thousands of people each year. When police officers are dispatched to New York traffic accident scenes, they often start their investigations by determining how many vehicles were involved and what happened in the moments before...

What to look for in an attorney-in-fact in New York

You may not always be available to deal with some of the important transactions or decisions in your life. If you don't want your plans or businesses in New York to stop in those times, you'll need someone to act for you. That's where an attorney-in-fact comes in....

IIHS studies ways to identify distracted drivers

Drivers in New York are not permitted to use mobile electronic devices while behind the wheel, but cellphone bans are often flouted. When motorists are ticketed for violating these laws, it is usually because a police officer observed them making phone calls or...

The potential downsides to a trust

While a last will and testament might be the most common way people transfer assets to family members and other beneficiaries after their death, another option exists. Estate planning in New York may involve setting up a trust, which can allow certain assets to...

How an estate’s executor takes care of resolving its debts

The estate planning process in New York involves completing many steps. One of an executor's most important duties is resolving the debts of an estate. While this sounds simple enough, executors must know the order in which to pay creditors, the IRS and beneficiaries....

How to bring up your parents’ estate plan

Many people in New York and around the country feel awkward about bringing up their parents' estate plan to them. However, you may want to overcome the fear of having this uncomfortable conversation and encourage your parents to write a plan if they haven't yet. There...

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Month: October 2023

Month: October 2023

The different types of motor vehicle accidents

Motor vehicle accidents kill tens of thousands of people each year. When police officers are dispatched to New York traffic accident scenes, they often start their investigations by determining how many vehicles were involved and what happened in the moments before...

What to look for in an attorney-in-fact in New York

You may not always be available to deal with some of the important transactions or decisions in your life. If you don't want your plans or businesses in New York to stop in those times, you'll need someone to act for you. That's where an attorney-in-fact comes in....

IIHS studies ways to identify distracted drivers

Drivers in New York are not permitted to use mobile electronic devices while behind the wheel, but cellphone bans are often flouted. When motorists are ticketed for violating these laws, it is usually because a police officer observed them making phone calls or...

The potential downsides to a trust

While a last will and testament might be the most common way people transfer assets to family members and other beneficiaries after their death, another option exists. Estate planning in New York may involve setting up a trust, which can allow certain assets to...

How an estate’s executor takes care of resolving its debts

The estate planning process in New York involves completing many steps. One of an executor's most important duties is resolving the debts of an estate. While this sounds simple enough, executors must know the order in which to pay creditors, the IRS and beneficiaries....

How to bring up your parents’ estate plan

Many people in New York and around the country feel awkward about bringing up their parents' estate plan to them. However, you may want to overcome the fear of having this uncomfortable conversation and encourage your parents to write a plan if they haven't yet. There...

Read More