How to say goodbye to a loved one

by | Oct 30, 2012

An article in the October 2012 issue of Oprah magazine about the book Final Gifts by Maggie Callanan was thought provoking in its humanity and wisdom. Maggie tells people to “meet the dying person where she is.” If she is in denial, then don’t try to change that. Talk...

Short Sales: they aren’t really that short!

by | Oct 18, 2012

A short sale is not always “short” in terms of how quickly they are processed. Many think that as an alternative to being foreclosed on, selling their home as a short sale is the quick and easy fix to a less than ideal situation. In reality, a short sale can take...

Health Care Proxies: preparing as best you can

by | Oct 18, 2012

There are not many things that can be controlled in life. As much planning as you may try to do, each day is full of surprises. While we only hope for good surprises in life, there are moments that are not so great. If you were in an accident tomorrow and were...

Disposing of real property outside New York

by | Sep 26, 2012

Real property must be disposed of by the laws of the state where it is located. Thus, if a person dies in New York, but also owns property in another state, there will need to be probate proceedings commenced in both places. The “main” probate will be where the...

Where do I file my d/b/a?

by | Sep 6, 2012

If you own a business and are using a trade name (doing business under an assumed name, commonly known as “d/b/a” or sole proprietorship) or if you are conducting business as partners, New York General Business Law Section 130 requires you to file for a Certificate of...