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 […]
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. […]