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...
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....
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...