A common misconception when it comes to estate planning is that this process is necessary only for the rich. The reality is that estate planning, including the creation of wills, is important for anybody who owns assets, no matter how many or few. Here is a glimpse of...
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Month: April 2018
Landlords can legally reject tenants, but only for these reasons
Looking for an apartment in any of New York City's boroughs can be a challenge. When you finally find one that you like, you put in your application and start thinking about how you will decorate. Then, you get the call from the landlord that you didn't expect --...
Wills particularly important for those with beloved pets
Although people in New York generally hate to imagine dying, they are at least preparing for the inevitable by engaging in estate planning. As they put together wills and other essential estate planning documents, it is critical that they also take into consideration...
IBM signs new commercial real estate lease in New York
IBM is expected to soon triple its presence in Union Square in New York. This is because the tech company recently signed a lease for a commercial real estate building's three floors. The area it will lease spans nearly 27,700 square feet. The asking rent for the...
Without wills, estates must go through probate process
In today's busy society, developing estate plans is oftentimes the last thing on people's lists of priorities in New York. However, creating wills and other estate planning documents is an important part of planning for the future. Having an estate plan in place will...