Bright Spot: Judges, lawyers head to the kitchen for a cause A community banding together to raise awareness for domestic violence can take many shapes, but on October 16th, 2018, it took the shape of baked goods. That is when Willow Domestic Violence Center, in...
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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...
Be Nice to Your Teenage Daughter, Just in Case
Trusts and Estates law is often seen as a dry subject, even among attorneys. I find it fascinating, however. The stories and psychologies of the clients and litigants are at the center of every case, and some of the most contentious lawsuits are brought (or not)...
Trusts & Estates Horror Story
Here is the outline of a current case that all you practitioners can use as a horror story to scare your clients into completing their estate plan (or your colleagues; we all know how few attorneys actually have a current estate or business succession plan in place)....