White Plains, New York Legal Blog

While purchasing either a commercial or residential property will end up with you being a legal property owner, there are some important differences to know about the two processes. Particularly if you hold residential property but not commercial, it is important to...

When a buyer makes an offer on a property to a seller, the seller accepts the offer, and they negotiate any further considerations, they have all three components of a legally binding real estate contract.  After buyers and sellers accept the written real estate...

According to the New York City Bar, an easement is a legal loophole that grants an interested party the right to use another person’s property or land in a certain way despite not having any ownership interest. Typically, parties create easements through grants and...

While you may think you are healthy and expect to have a long time remaining in the world, the fact of death remains a constant possibility. Drafting a last will and testament is an important way to look out for the future of your loved ones, especially as you near...

Selling your home can be exciting, but there are also aspects of anxiety and frustration involved. This may be especially true if your house sits on the market for some time. There are many factors that contribute to the amount of time it takes for your house to sell....

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...