A prenuptial agreement is a contract between spouses made prior to marriage. Two of the issues commonly addressed in prenuptial agreements are property division and spousal maintenance. However, in divorces ...
Estate planning is the process of structuring the disposition of one’s current and projected assets. Estate plans typically account for both expected and unexpected life events, and they often contain ...
Following an automobile accident in New York, it’s imperative that medical attention be immediately sought to assess and treat any injuries sustained in the crash. However, with the exception of ...
Due to the severity and widespread nature of the Equifax breach (approximately 8 million New Yorkers were affected), we are sharing information about your rights and offering suggestions about how ...
Long-term care describes the services required to meet an individual’s personal care needs. As approximately 70% of people aged 65 and older require some form of long-term care during their ...
Estate planning is the process of organizing one’s financial affairs prior to death. Typical estate planning documents include wills, living trusts, and advance health care directives. Life insurance, which provides ...
A trustee in bankruptcy is an entity or individual who is tasked with administering a bankruptcy estate. The bankruptcy laws specify the maximum compensation allowed and method of payment for ...
If you’re struggling with mounting debt, it can often feel like there is no way to get your finances back on track. Fortunately, a legal process exists that allows qualified ...
Most states require that drivers obtain car insurance prior to operating a vehicle, and New York is no exception. Specifically, New York requires coverage amounts of $25,000 for bodily injury ...
Any time someone suffers an injury because a business, homeowner, or municipality did not take good care of their property, the accident victim may have grounds for personal injury lawsuit. ...
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 ...
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 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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