The legal term for dying without a valid will in place is dying “intestate.” As we mentioned in a previous post, a will allows an individual to ensure that at the time of their passing, the distribution of their assets…
So you’re selling your house and upgrading! Or perhaps you’re ready to ditch the cold and move down south? Then you definitely don’t want any roadblocks slowing down the closing process. An experienced real estate attorney will help you address these…
So you found THE house! You’ve gotten Pre-approved by the bank, you have made the phone calls to your agent to find out what is going on, and FINALLY the seller has accepted your offer presented by your real estate…
If you’re working with a real estate agent or broker in Upstate New York, you’re most likely filling out, initialing, and (of course) signing the “Standard Form Contract for Purchase and Sale of Real Estate.” There are twenty-four paragraphs in…
Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, or a seasoned real estate veteran, it is more-likely than not that you have encountered the term “Title Insurance.” In our experience, most homebuyers are unaware of exactly what title insurance is, and why they…
We often see that people believe they do not need Will or do not want to go through the trouble or pay a lawyer to assist them in preparing a Will. After executing a Will at our office, many of…