Creating a trust is an important step in an estate plan, but it does not automatically change ownership of your home. Many homeowners assume that signing a trust agreement automatically places the property into the trust. In most cases, that is not how the process...
Month: June 2026
3 grounds for challenging deathbed wills in New York
A deathbed will is a legal document drafted by the person who is facing imminent death. Sometimes these wills are contested in court based on the circumstances under which they were signed. Since the testator is usually in a vulnerable state while signing, the court...
How to protect your home from foreclosure in New York
Facing a foreclosure can be overwhelming. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to prevent the loss of your dream home. Since New York is a judicial foreclosure state, you have significant legal protections and multiple opportunities to save your property. It is...
Key contingency clauses that protect homebuyers in New York
When purchasing a home in New York, you may feel tempted as a buyer to waive contingencies so you can submit a clean offer. While doing so might make your proposal more attractive to a seller, you can expose yourself to significant legal and financial risks....

