White Plains, New York Legal Blog
On Behalf of Marcus, Gould & Sussman, LLP | Jun 24, 2025 | Real Estate | Finding the right home, office or other form of real estate can sometimes feel like a hunt for a needle in a haystack. While there are likely many properties available, many will not meet your needs or desires.
On Behalf of Marcus, Gould & Sussman, LLP | Jun 16, 2025 | Estate Planning | It is important to appoint someone to make health care decisions on your behalf if you lose the ability to do so. Your health care agent will also, to the extent possible, and in compliance with the law and medical practice and ethics, ensure doctors follow your wishes.
On Behalf of Marcus, Gould & Sussman, LLP | Jun 6, 2025 | Estate Planning | Receiving a terminal diagnosis is a virtually indescribable turn of events. If you have recently received a terminal diagnosis, you are almost certainly grieving and shouldering a host of other kinds of emotional weight.
On Behalf of Marcus, Gould & Sussman, LLP | Jun 6, 2025 | Estate Planning | As more of life happens online, your digital presence becomes a meaningful part of your legacy. From banking apps and cloud storage to social media and cryptocurrency, the assets you control digitally need the same care and planning as your physical belongings.
On Behalf of Marcus, Gould & Sussman, LLP | Jun 6, 2025 | Estate Planning | Many people forget that they have an estate plan. As a result, several years may pass without any changes to a will or other legal documents. This can cause a testator’s (the person who makes a will) last wishes to become outdated.
On Behalf of Marcus, Gould & Sussman, LLP | Jun 6, 2025 | Estate Planning | Choosing an executor for your estate is a significant decision. The person you select will assume responsibility for handling your financial, legal, and personal matters after your passing.
On Behalf of Marcus, Gould & Sussman, LLP | Apr 10, 2025 | Commercial Real Estate | In commercial real estate, conveyancing is the legal process of transferring ownership of a property from one party to another. This procedure involves a thorough examination of property rights, zoning laws and other legal and financial aspects.
On Behalf of Marcus, Gould & Sussman, LLP | Apr 10, 2025 | Estate Planning | A power of attorney (POA) is n essential legal document that allows one person to appoint another to handle specific financial and legal matters on their behalf. You may need a POA to ensure others respect your wishes if you can’t make decisions for yourself.
On Behalf of Marcus, Gould & Sussman, LLP | Mar 11, 2025 | Commercial Real Estate | In New York, any agreement involving real estate must be in writing in order to be enforceable. For commercial properties, you need a Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA).
On Behalf of Marcus, Gould & Sussman, LLP | Mar 7, 2025 | Estate Planning | Of course, medical emergencies happen without warning. While no one likes to think about these situations, you can take control by deciding who will speak for you during a health crisis. What is a healthcare proxy?
