The L.I.F.E. Group blog focuses on the legal needs of today’s dynamic families. Topics include Real Estate, Bankruptcy, Family Law, Trusts & Estates, Elder Law, Medicaid planning, Accidents & Personal Injuries and Criminal Defense. It’s our goal to help you better manage life today, make plans for tomorrow and deal with the unexpected.
New York State is on the cusp of finally allowing justice for the thousands of New Yorkers who were victimized as children by sexual predators. Legislation will soon be enacted ...
Make it your resolution to get organized! We know it makes sense to ‘have our affairs in order’ but it can daunting to know where to begin. With the New ...
With the rise in pet ownership and high incidence of divorce, pet custody has become more common.
Are you away for the winter? Or selling a home that you have already moved out of? It’s getting cold outside and, as we well know, Northeast winters can be ...
Pam Nichols’s December Newsletter Whenever we buy something – especially toys for our children – we hope that someone is making sure these products are safe. But since 1974, the ...
Though online Will ‘forms’ may seem better than having no Will at all, they could later be found invalid leaving your family and your last wishes at the mercy of ...
The terminology of real estate is seldom used in every day life. This infographic elaborates on some of the jargon home buyers and sellers may encounter in the real estate ...
This infographic outlines helpful steps to take before beginning the home buying process that can make it easier to get into your dream house.
If your home was built before 1978, there is a good chance it has lead-based paint. In 1978, the federal government banned consumer uses of lead-containing paint, but some states ...
When a marriage ends, questions arise on how the divorce will impact overall lifestyle during and after the divorce process. Post Divorce Maintenance, spousal support and alimony are meant to ...
Pam Nichols’s October Newsletter According to the National Safety Council, over 34,000 Americans died in 2016 from the common and preventable injury of falling. Even more worrisome is that this ...
Finding ways to manage the stress of divorce is essential to making the best of this emotional, life-changing event.
If you’re thinking of purchasing a home, you may have heard that Sellers will want to see that you’re pre-qualified or pre-approved before you submit an offer. Sometimes mortgage lenders ...
Careers in construction can be rewarding but there is also significant potential for injury. This infographic details common construction accidents of which workers should be aware.
Pam Nichols’s August Newsletter The 2018 Justice Served Awards honor nominees for their commitment to a safer, more just America. Meet the nominees in this issue of our newsletter and ...
If you die without a Will, known as dying ‘intestate’, the New York Estates Powers and Trusts Law provides a process which allows your assets to pass to your closest ...
Reverse mortgages allow you to convert part of the existing equity in your home into cash if you’re 62 or older. There are three different kinds of reverse mortgages: single ...
This Centers for Disease Control infographic highlights some of the many dangers children face from exposure to lead. The legal team at O’Connell and Aronowitz are fierce advocates for injured ...
Once you are divorced, it is imperative to make changes to certain legal documents. Below is a list of common legal documents that should be updated when your divorce is ...
One of the most important choices you make in your estate plan is who you select as your fiduciaries and agents. As you work through your estate planning process, you ...
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