I try to write as clearly and simply as possible. However, there are certain obscure words and phrases, imbedded in the English language and the legal documents we use every day, that I can't eliminate. Chattels is the word I get the most client questions about. The...
Year: 2012
Watch for 10 early signs of Alzheimer’s
Each of us forgets a name or an appointment from time to time, or misplaces the keys or remote control. When does "normal" memory loss, associated with aging or stress, become something more disturbing, like Alzheimer's Disease? Here are 10 early signs of Alzheimer's...
Don’t Fall for This Scam!
Several of our clients have contacted us in recent weeks because they've received an offer in the mail from what looks like a New York State agency, offering to obtain a copy of their Deed for the low sum of $89. I am sure that other clients have sent in checks or...
Your Family’s Law Firm
If you've received a letter or e-mail from one of us at , stopped by the office, or visited our Facebook page, you may have noticed we are now "Your Family's Law Firm."This new "brand identity" is an expression of the way we have always...
Let’s Make 2012 the Year of Fiscal Responsibility
I am just as bad as anyone else at keeping New Year's resolutions. But this year, I would like to be more responsible with my finances, and I know that many of our clients would as well. This article provides a simple start, as it outlines one financial goal per month...
These Books Are “In The Money”
Clients frequently ask us during meetings for advice on selecting investments, budgeting, and personal money management. We immediately tell our clients "we don't do that." Besides being a conflict of interest, there's just not enough time in the day for us to keep...