White Plains, New York Legal Blog
On Behalf of Marcus, Gould & Sussman, LLP | Mar 23, 2022 | Estate Planning | A surprising number of people in the United States do not have wills. Without a well-developed estate plan, individuals and business owners in New York are allowing their money and property to be handled by anyone when they die.
On Behalf of Marcus, Gould & Sussman, LLP | Mar 21, 2022 | Estate Planning | Talking about final wishes and estate planning can be uncomfortable for families. Some people don’t like to discuss their inevitable deaths while others don’t feel comfortable talking about private financial matters.
On Behalf of Marcus, Gould & Sussman, LLP | Mar 19, 2022 | Estate Planning | Including charities in your estate plan in New York could reduce how much you pay in taxes. Giving to causes you care about may be a satisfying use of your money and assets after your death. Appreciated stocks Estate planning allows you to transfer your appreciated stocks to charities.
On Behalf of Marcus, Gould & Sussman, LLP | Mar 17, 2022 | Estate Planning | In New York, an estate is subject to state taxes in addition to federal taxes.
On Behalf of Marcus, Gould & Sussman, LLP | Mar 15, 2022 | Real Estate | Lease agreements with your tenants are subject to many rules and regulations. Tenants have rights under NY law, and you must ensure your rental contracts and practices meet current legal criteria. Drafting rental agreements Create a written contract that you and your tenant sign to avoid future legal disputes regarding
On Behalf of Marcus, Gould & Sussman, LLP | Jan 31, 2022 | Estate Planning | In New York, estate planning is an important process that helps ensure your estate gets handled according to your wishes after you die.
On Behalf of Marcus, Gould & Sussman, LLP | Oct 29, 2021 | Real Estate | Purchasing property in New York can be exciting and emotional. Knowing the steps to make the transaction as smooth as possible can be highly beneficial. Submitting your offer Starting the process correctly when you want to purchase a home or other property smoothly is essential.
On Behalf of Marcus, Gould & Sussman, LLP | Oct 27, 2021 | Real Estate | Adverse possession is an often misunderstood way of gaining legal ownership of land in New York. Under adverse possession, people can gain title to land that previously belonged to another owner.
On Behalf of Marcus, Gould & Sussman, LLP | Oct 18, 2021 | Real Estate | When you are starting a New York retail store, you want to get the best deal on your lease agreement.
On Behalf of Marcus, Gould & Sussman, LLP | Oct 16, 2021 | Estate Planning | Even if you are not in a relationship, it is still a good idea to create an estate plan. This can help to ensure that the right person inherits your New York home, car, or brokerage account if you pass away unexpectedly.
