Getting to the Heart of the Matter, A Personal Family Story: Transitions and Timing
There is an Eagles song that starts off with, “I got the call today, I didn’t want to hear, but I knew that it would come.” While that song refers to lost love, the first sentence always makes me think of other bad news that you know will come eventually, and that happened to me a […]
Estate Planning Lingo Cheat Sheet
Last month, we discussed real estate terms to know, and this month, we tackle estate planning terms. I’ve picked five fairly common terms, but if you haven’t had experience with estate planning before, you might not know exactly what they mean. Power of Attorney or POA. This document appoints a person (your agent) that you […]
Real Estate Lingo Cheat Sheet
We’ve all been in a room, or on a call, and someone uses a term, or an abbreviation, with which we aren’t familiar. This blog contains five common real estate terms. Let me know how many you knew or if you learned something you didn’t! MLS. Or now known as OneKey MLS. If you’ve bought […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
7 Issues That Could Delay A Closing Purchaser’s Side
This month, we are going to focus on some of the common issues I see pop up that could delay a closing on the purchaser’s side in a real estate transaction. Next month, I will dig into the seller’s side, so stay tuned! Not enough money for closing costs If you’ve purchased a house, you […]
The Legal Summer Reading List Part 3: Personal Documents
As we continue our legal summer reading series, this month we delve into documents important to have for your personal life. 1. Power of attorney What is it? This document allows you to appoint an agent to act on your behalf while you are still alive. Why do I need it? This person can help […]