Guardianship for Incapacitated Adults
- May 18 2017
In New York, adults who can no longer manage their personal or financial affairs due to mental or physical impairment are considered legally incapacitated. Article 81 of New York’s Mental ...
Bikers, Walkers Threatened By Increase In Distracted Driving
- May 17 2017
Pam Nichols’s May Newsletter April showers have given way to May flowers, encouraging walkers and bicyclists to get out and enjoy the weather. Long walks and leisurely bike rides can ...
Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples
- May 14 2017
Estate planning involves the legal structuring of the disposition of one’s current and projected assets. Estate plans should account for both expected and unexpected life events, and they should contain ...
Felonies vs. Misdemeanors in New York
- May 11 2017
New York, like most states, divides crimes into two categories: misdemeanors and felonies. Misdemeanors and felonies carry varying penalties, with consequences ranging from a few months to several years in ...
What is the Role of a Bankruptcy Trustee?
- May 2 2017
If you file for personal bankruptcy, a trustee will be appointed to manage your case. The specific duties of a trustee depend on whether you file for Chapter 7 or ...
Conference for Health Educators Provides Statewide Audience for Pamela Nichols and End Distracted Driving
- Apr 21 2017
Pamela Nichols is presenting the End Distracted Driving: Student Awareness Initiative today at the New York Association for Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance (NYS APHERD) Health Education Conference at ...
Attorney Kelly Mikullitz Featured in Daily Gazette Article Discussing Lead Poisoning
- Apr 11 2017
The March issue of Daily Gazette’s Homes Edition featured an interview with attorney Kelly Mikullitz. The article, reprinted below, details important safety information about the impact of lead exposure as ...
Free Test for Lead in Drinking Water Available to Residents
- Mar 10 2017
The New York State Department of Health announced March 1 that it is launching a pilot program that will allow residents that are served by either a private well or ...
Spike in Traffic Deaths Reverses 40-Year Trend
- Feb 20 2017
Pam Nichols’s February Newsletter Troubling news on traffic safety. Injuries and deaths from vehicle crashes have always been a major problem on U.S. roadways. But as a nation, we have made ...
Key Elements of a Real Estate Contract
- Feb 20 2017
Do I need an attorney if I am buying a home? If you are buying a home it is essential to understand the key elements of a real estate contract. ...
What Can I Expect From a 341 Meeting of Creditors?
- Feb 16 2017
If you are filing a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, it is necessary to attend a meeting of creditors, known as a 341 Hearing because it is required under ...
George R. Slingerland Named O’Connell and Aronowitz Shareholder
- Feb 10 2017
O’Connell & Aronowitz proudly announces the promotion of attorney George R. Slingerland to Shareholder. Mr. Slingerland joined the Firm in 2015 and has been an integral part of launching our ...
Proud Corporate Sponsors of Our Community Magazine
- Dec 18 2016
O’Connell and Aronowitz is proud to be among the first Albany businesses, and the first law firm, to became sponsor of Our Community USA, LLC, a media and publishing company ...
How We Work: Putting a Focus on the Person in Personal Injury Litigation
- Oct 15 2016
When injury occurs, an experienced attorney is your best asset to get the compensation you deserve. If you’ve been injured or lost a loved one due to someone else’s carelessness, ...
Death and Taxes – Find out Whether your Loved Ones Will have to Pay the Tax Man
- Sep 25 2016
There is a lot of misunderstanding when it comes to gift taxes. Over the last few years, the law in New York State has changed significantly. What follows are questions ...
New Electronic Advance Directives Become Available
- Sep 13 2016
Caution needed to comply with New York law As more of our healthcare moves into the digital world and access becomes greater, it is important to be aware of important ...
Planning for Your Digital Afterlife
- Sep 9 2016
What to do with your digital assets The digital world is constantly evolving and becoming an increasing presence in our daily lives. From healthcare records to banking to social media, ...
Ask the Lawyer: What does an executor do?
- Aug 12 2016
Most everyone knows that they need to name an executor in their Last Will and Testament, but unless you’ve acted as an executor yourself, you may not know what an ...
New Law on Administration of Digital Assets in New York
- Apr 2 2016
Fiduciaries Now Granted Access to Important Data Following several failed attempts to pass previous versions of the Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act (“RUFADAA”) in 2013 and 2014, ...
Saratoga Today Newspaper Features Matt Dorsey Article on Guardianship Appointments
- Sep 15 2015
A regular contributor to Saratoga Today newspaper, our Trust & Estates attorney Matt Dorsey’s most recent article, published in this week’s edition of the paper, discusses guardianship options when you ...
