Have you been involved in an accident? Are you considering representing yourself? Here are 3 reasons why you want to consider not representing yourself. Abraham Lincoln once said, He who represents himself has a fool for a client. Well that applies to lawyers as well as non lawyers. It Doesn’t…
What is a DIY (do it yourself) Will and how is it different from a Will prepared with an Estate Planning Attorney? Clients sometimes come in and ask, can I just do a will myself, can I do something like this? A napkin where I write out what my intentions…
What is a Trust? Why would you want a trust? This article contains some general information which goes along with a series of videos where I talk about Estate planning and the various options for Estate planning that might help you. So what is a trust? A trust is a…
The Language of Love Telethon promotes awareness of stroke symptoms in order to educate people, so that you can prevent or at least minimize the effects of aphasia, which is what happens after someone has a stroke. Aphasia is a disease that can occur as a result of a stroke….
One question that often comes up in Estate Planning work is what happens to your body after you’re gone. Family members sometimes are not sure what your wishes were. I’ve often gotten calls from people, one of them recently, where a woman’s brother died and his girlfriend, that he had…
“When is the reading of the Will?” After someone passes, and after they’ve had services, I often receive a phone call from a client or a family member asking “When is the reading of the Will?” The “Reading of the Will” is a bit of a misnomer. Some may recall…
I’d like to answer a question that clients often ask: Why do I need a Health Care Proxy? A Health Care Proxy is a legal document. In New York State, it’s authorized by the Public Health Law Section 29-C. What is Public Health Law Section 29-C? Why do we have it? It allows you to appoint someone else to make health care decisions for you if you…
Today I’m going to speak about a topic called Elder Law and a particular topic called Parenting your Parents. Many of us between the ages of 40 and 60 find ourselves in the sandwich generation- meaning we’re taking care of children and, also helping in some way or form to…
I’m going to share some free advice with you today- something that people don’t often get from lawyers. This information is about what to do if you are involved in an automobile accident. I have over 30 years handling motor vehicle accidents (MVA). 10 years working for insurance companies and…
If you were called for a deposition or an EBT, examination before trial, as we call it in New York, you’re nervous. I have 10 tips for you that apply to any type of deposition, whether it’s personal injury or otherwise, to help get you through your deposition. These are…
Many people wait too long to create a Will or a comprehensive Estate plan. There are many ways to create a will, some of which you could perform by yourself, however there are many pitfalls to avoid. Avoiding these pitfalls is the main reason to have an attorney prepare your…
What happens at a Real Estate closing? Real estate closings take anywhere from one to two hours. Real estate closings can create a lot of anxiety since most people only experience them a few times in their lifetime. Before you get there, a lot of preliminary work is done. As…
We’re in trying times with the pandemic, and the most unfortunate thing that some people have to deal with is the loss of a loved one. There are things that you should be aware of that need to be done after someone passes. Steps to consider: 1. Contact the Social…
Some of the most frequently asked questions that I field from clients and beneficiaries relate to the financial aspect of their loved one’s estate. Many family members want to know how much they’re getting and where the rest of the money is going. Once an executor or an administrator is…
Everyone has goals they set at the start of a new year. In this video, Jim discusses smart legal moves to make -if you haven’t already- to secure yourself legally. Happy New Year! With the new year, I will suggest some legal resolutions for 2021. We all think about…
When you’re buying property, how do you really know what you’re buying? We commonly refer to property, whether it’s commercial or residential, by a street address, but from a legal standpoint that doesn’t tell us enough. It doesn’t tell you if you are getting what you thought you were buying….
Due to the public health emergency, there have been many premature deaths this year. This leaves survivors to figure out the best way to deal with all of the loose ends. One of the things that they have to address is the legal implications that come about when someone passes…
Today I will highlight a few misconceptions I’ve heard from people over the years. One of the most common misconceptions is that when a case settles “out of court,” there hasn’t been a court process. Most times that is not true. Cases do not move well without the pressure created…
Due to the pandemic, estate planning has become a hot topic. Here I will answer some of the frequently asked questions that our office encounters concerning estate planning. I already have a Will, what else is there? The Last Will and Testament (also known as a Will) is really…
Business and law look different during the pandemic, and Lenoick law continues to work tirelessly on its clients’ cases, adapting as the world changes using new technologies and following new rules. If you or someone you know has new found legal needs, don’t hesitate to contact Leonick Law, we are…
