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If you co-own a business, you probably have an agreement with the other owners that addresses what happens to your respective interests if any of you die. However, you may also have a will that indicates who gets your property upon death. Ideally, the two documents should be consistent, but what if they aren’t? Does … Read more
An initial estate plan often consists of a will, power of attorney, health care proxy and perhaps a revocable trust. However, as a person’s financial situation becomes more complicated, or their accumulated assets increase, one of the first steps in developing a more advanced plan is to establish a trust to own a life insurance … Read more
The role of an executor or administrator at its most basic level is to read the will and do what it says. However, not every appointed fiduciary does so. What happens if a fiduciary “goes rogue” and transfers a decedent’s real property in a way not provided for under the will? This was addressed by … Read more
What happens if a person cannot make their own health care decisions, and they don’t have a health care proxy? In New York, the Family Health Care Decisions Act (the “Act”) was enacted in 2010 to address this problem. The law sets forth rules regarding who can decide on medical treatment for an incapacitated patient … Read more
Businesses have certain legal responsibilities to guests on their property, but how far those responsibilities extend is frequently litigated. A recent New York decision addressed the question of when a business assumes a duty of care to a guest in a case involving a tragic suicide. While the facts are unusual, the court’s analysis can … Read more
On February 6, 2026, Governor Hochul signed into law the Medical Aid in Dying Act (Article 28-F of the Public Health Law). The law is effective August 5, 2026, and permits those with 6 months or less to live to obtain medication that patients can self-administer to end their lives. Medical aid in dying has … Read more
New York’s Labor Law creates a two-tiered system where certain rights apply to all workers, but high-earning executives are excluded from others. Wage-related protections are among those that can vary depending on a worker’s salary and job duties. As an example, executives are not entitled to minimum wage and overtime. A recent appellate court decision … Read more
If you have a co-op and cannot resolve a dispute with the Board of Directors, knowing who to sue is important. Co-ops are run by a Board of Directors elected by the co-op’s shareholders. In the event of a lawsuit, shareholders often look to bring an action against the co-op, the Board and/or individual board … Read more
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become unavoidable and increasingly essential in a variety of fields, including the legal profession. While it offers many benefits when used responsibly, there are significant risks when attorneys fail to check the work product generated by AI tools. There have been numerous examples of attorneys submitting unverified AI content to courts, … Read more
In many construction and renovation projects, property owners hire a general contractor who is the primary point of contact for the job. The general contractor, in turn, brings in subcontractors, materials suppliers and other parties as needed. The property owner pays the general contractor, and the general contractor then gives the others the money they … Read more