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 […]
The Real Estate Roller Coaster
Summer is here. Remember when? I know for me as a child it was endless days of running around outside with my friends and coming back home only for meals or when the street lights turned on. Going to amusement parks is another nostalgic part of childhood summers for many of us. We loved going […]
After A Loss: Your Guide To Legal Matters And How To Prepare
Losing a loved one is incredibly difficult. You are grieving, planning for family members and friends to come into town, making decisions regarding funeral services and memorials, and maybe facing financial hardships. It’s a time of stress, overwhelm, and great sadness. The last thing on your mind is legalities, but unfortunately, these things come up […]
I’m Back!
It’s been a while since you’ve heard from me. Work, life, family – it can all get to be overwhelming at times and even though writing newsletters has been an ongoing task on my “to-do” list, it kept getting pushed down. That same thing often happens when people are getting their legal affairs in order. […]
Milestones + Your Attorney
Major milestones in your life happen either by plan, or when you least expect it, and your attorney is one person you can turn to when those moments occur for support. We’ve discussed it in the past, but recent client situations made me revisit this topic again. It is so important to make sure that […]
5 P’s To Review This Year
We are a couple of months into the new year and it’s a great time to examine 5 very important P’s in your life. Personal Property Policies Planning Partnerships What happened in your personal life last year or will happen this year? Are you looking to form a new business? Are you getting married? Did you have a […]
Foreclosures, Your Options And The New Laws Passed In New York
There are two new items I wanted to share with you this month, in regards to foreclosures. Foreclosure Abuse Prevention Act On December 30, 2022, New York State Governor Hochul signed the Foreclosure Abuse Prevention Act (FAPA.) The Act amends the Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law (RPAPL), General Obligations Law (GOL) and Civil Practice […]