Real estate transactions often involve large sums of money. In some cases, one party or another may feel that some wrong occurred somewhere along the line and this may eventually result in a dispute. Fortunately for everyone, disputes do not need to get solved in a...
Month: March 2020
Revisiting your estate plan amid divorce
When you and your New York husband or wife make the decision to part ways, your initial concerns might include figuring out child custody or spousal maintenance arrangements and how to divide your assets and debts. Yet, you would be remiss to not also consider your...
Conflict resolution strategies for shareholder disputes
Conflict resolution strategies for shareholder disputes Regardless of the size of the business, shareholder disputes can and do occur. When stakeholders disagree, it can potentially disrupt company operations. These conflicts might arise for several reasons, and since...
What are some rights of shareholders?
Allowing people to buy shares of your company can inject needed cash into your enterprise. Making your business available to shareholders, however, also requires honoring their rights. A failure to do so could invite litigation from one or more shareholders. The exact...
What estate items does a will not cover?
Having a will is a good foundation in your estate plan, but it cannot handle everything you may need. According to the American Bar Association, your will distributes your possessions and communicates your wishes. But there are a few things it cannot do. Transferring...
3 tips for negotiating your commercial lease renewal
When you have a commercial lease in New York or New Jersey and start nearing the end of its lease term, you have to consider whether it makes more sense for your business to renew the lease or search for a different commercial space elsewhere. You may also decide to...
What can contribute to the value of my business?
Selling your business will involve different actions which include placing the proper value on your enterprise. The most accurate value could help you reap the greatest possible price from a seller. To properly valuate your business, you should know the different...
How can you avoid a foreclosure?
Many people have financial difficulties at one point in their lives. During a hardship, keeping up with the mortgage payments may become a burden. If foreclosure looms overhead, you cannot ignore the problem. According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban...
An attorney can save you time and money in property transactions
Real estate transactions tend to involve large investments and many moving pieces. Whether you are on the buying or selling end of the exchange, you want as much value and assurance as possible. A real estate attorney can protect you from additional costs and wasted...
What is undue influence?
Estate planning is a serious and important part of anyone's long-term life plans. This includes things like selecting beneficiaries and executors, creating wills and trusts, and more. Unfortunately, this is also where people with ill intent may attempt to exert...