Legal Insights & Updates

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Clear Answers to Common Legal Questions

Our blog is a resource for individuals, families, and business owners looking for straightforward legal information. We cover topics related to real estate, personal injury, estate planning, probate, guardianship, and litigation—always with a local focus on New York City and the Greater Hudson Valley.

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Topics We Cover

  • Buying or selling property in New York
  • What to expect at closing
  • Personal injury claims & accident recovery
  • Probate & estate administration explained
  • How guardianship works in New York
  • Legal updates that impact our clients
As the sun blazes and days grow longer, summer invites families and friends to seek refuge and relaxation by the pool. Whether you frequent your neighborhood's public pool or entertain guests at...

Slip-and-Fall Risks: Staying Safe at Public and Private Pools

As the sun blazes and days grow longer, summer invites families and friends to seek refuge and relaxation by the pool. Whether you frequent your neighborhood's public pool or entertain guests at...
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The Fourth of July is a highlight of the summer, bringing together families and friends to celebrate America's independence. From the dazzling fireworks to the mouth-watering barbecues to the...

Celebrate July 4th Safely: Essential Tips for a Fun Holiday

The Fourth of July is a highlight of the summer, bringing together families and friends to celebrate America's independence. From the dazzling fireworks to the mouth-watering barbecues to the...
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Guest Liability & SafetyThe rise of short-term rentals like Airbnb has made it easy for property owners to generate income, especially during the busy summer months. However, with this opportunity...

Navigating Legal Challenges with Airbnb & Summer Leases

Guest Liability & SafetyThe rise of short-term rentals like Airbnb has made it easy for property owners to generate income, especially during the busy summer months. However, with this opportunity...
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Life’s Big Changes Demand Estate Plan UpdatesLife is full of big changes—some exciting, some unexpected—but they all have the potential to impact your estate plan. Major life events, from marriage...

How Life Events Can Change Your Estate Plan

Life’s Big Changes Demand Estate Plan UpdatesLife is full of big changes—some exciting, some unexpected—but they all have the potential to impact your estate plan. Major life events, from marriage...
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The 2025 homebuying season is shaping up to be both exciting and challenging. As home values are projected to rise modestly by 2.6%, and mortgage rates are expected to stabilize, there’s an added...

Expert Tips for Navigating Competitive Homebuying in 2025

The 2025 homebuying season is shaping up to be both exciting and challenging. As home values are projected to rise modestly by 2.6%, and mortgage rates are expected to stabilize, there’s an added...
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Understanding the ChallengeAfter experiencing a personal injury, navigating the world of insurance claims can feel daunting. While some may consider handling the claims process independently, it's...

Navigating Insurance Claims After Personal Injuries

Understanding the ChallengeAfter experiencing a personal injury, navigating the world of insurance claims can feel daunting. While some may consider handling the claims process independently, it's...
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Thinking Ahead: The Value of a Living WillConsidering future medical decisions is seldom easy. The thought of not being able to communicate your desires during a medical crisis can be unsettling....

Living Will Check-In: Peace of Mind through Preparedness

Thinking Ahead: The Value of a Living WillConsidering future medical decisions is seldom easy. The thought of not being able to communicate your desires during a medical crisis can be unsettling....
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