New York made some changes to its landlord/tenant laws recently, which will greatly affect landlords. These laws cover everything from application fees to evictions. If you are a landlord in the state, it is essential that you understand the rules and updates. ...
Month: March 2020
Trusts for blended families
At Marcus, Gould & Sussman, LLP, we work with our clients to develop, update and execute estate plans that fit their unique lives and needs. One estate plan does not work for everyone and the plethora of tools available allow people to creatively address even the...
An overview of parental guardianship
As your parents get older, they may need more and more help. Picking up prescriptions and taking them to the doctor means time away from your job, but you will do anything to help them. Does one of your parents have dementia? Are they both at the point where...
What is a special needs trust?
When planning your estate, you have to make a conscious and deliberate decision about how you leave your assets or funds to beneficiaries in New York. If you have a special needs child or someone under your responsibility, you may want to consider a special needs...
How to choose an executor for your estate
People in New York who are thinking ahead to the future are more than likely engaging in estate planning. Part of this process is choosing an executor and, because of the role this person plays, it is important to put effort and time into making sure to select the...
The importance of having a will at any life stage
If you are young, healthy or both, you might not think you need a will. At the law office of Marcus, Gould & Sussman, LLP, we understand that it is uncomfortable for many New York residents to face the thought of their own mortality. Planning a will or thinking...