Per Diem Court Coverage in Nassau & Suffolk: What to Send Before the Appearance
You have two conferences scheduled at the same time in different courthouses. A client emergency pulls you away from a routine appearance. A family matter means you cannot make the 9:30 calendar call in Riverhead. Every attorney practicing in Nassau and Suffolk counties knows these situations. The question is not whether you will need […]
Power of Attorney in New York: What Long Island Families Should Know
Imagine a sudden illness lands you in the hospital. Or an unexpected accident leaves you unable to communicate. Who pays your mortgage? Who talks to your doctors? Who makes sure your children are cared for? For Long Island families, these questions carry real weight. Without the right legal documents in place, your loved ones […]
Business Succession Planning on Long Island: A Clear Checklist
You built your business from the ground up. You made difficult decisions, weathered uncertain markets, and created something that supports your family and your employees. Now comes a question that many Long Island business owners put off for too long: What happens to your company when you step away? Business succession planning is not […]
Do You Have A Plan For Your Pet If You Are Disabled Or Die?
The world feels very different right now. You watch the news, you talk to your sources and you are doing the best you can to prepare, as we all are doing. Everyone should follow the directions of the government. Courts are closed right now, there are no foreclosure auctions for a minimum of 30 days. […]
The Power of an Ethical Will
If you aren’t familiar with this term, you aren’t alone. You’ve most likely heard of a Last Will and Testament, which is a legal document designating your beneficiaries and fiduciaries after their death. An ethical will is personal, and instead of focusing on the distribution of one’s assets, it outlines your values, beliefs, family traditions, […]
My Travels to Japan: A Lifetime of Memories
If you’ve followed my newsletter for some time, you know that I love to travel. From Iceland to St. Maarten to Ireland and beyond, I’ve visited many incredible locations and have learned so much about different cultures. Last month, I had the fantastic experience of traveling to Japan! This was my first time, […]
Relationships and Trust
I remember as a kid when I liked a song on the radio and I had to wait for it to come on if I didn’t own the record or cassette. Or, waiting for holiday movies and shows to air because there were no streaming options to watch them anytime I liked. I remember […]
Celebrating Rhonda: 10 years with Sugarman Law + Reflections Over the Past Decade
10 Years of Excellent Service It is hard to believe but Sugarman Law, P.C. celebrated its 19th anniversary this year and my right-hand lady, Rhonda Oltchick, has been our Office Manager for 10 of those 19 years!! On this momentous occasion, I wanted to reflect on Rhonda, and the past 19 years, and point out […]
Establishing an Article 17-A guardianship and the Supplemental Needs Trust (SNT)
If your child with developmental or intellectual disabilities is approaching 18, consider applying to the court to be appointed as an Article 17-A guardian. Once they turn 18, an incompetent person is now legally recognized as an adult, and parents or guardians no longer have automatic authority to make legal or financial decisions on their […]
The Deed You Might Want to Consider Adding To Your Estate Planning
New York State has recently enacted legislation that now allows the usage of a “transfer on death” (“TOD”) deed. Joining 20+ states that have a similar deed in place, this significant change in estate planning allows a property owner to simplify the estate probate process by designating a beneficiary or beneficiaries to receive their real […]