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Does my will have to be notarized to be valid in New York?
This is a common misconception I hear from clients and the answer is no, a will is not signed before a notary public but must be signed before two witnesses. Once the testator (the person signing the will) has signed, … Continue reading
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How do I transfer my New York City house or condo to my living trust?
Revocable trusts, commonly referred to as “Living Trusts” are becoming more popular in New York. If you have a Living Trust or are considering setting up a Living Trust, it is important to make sure that any assets you own … Continue reading
Remote Will Signing and Witnessing in New York During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Please note that since this blog article was published the emergency authorization allowing remote will signing has expired. Almost everyone in New York State and New York City, the epicenter of the Coronavrus pandemic, has been social distancing resulting in … Continue reading
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Is Estate Planning Remotely With Your NY Attorney Better Than Using Legal Software?
Please note that since this blog article was published the emergency authorization allowing remote will signing has expired. Many people are considering using legal software to prepare their wills and other legal documents under the mistaken belief that law offices … Continue reading
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Estate Planning in New York During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Please note that since this blog article was published the emergency authorization allowing remote will signing has expired. Many people are probably wondering how they can plan their affairs during the coronavirus pandemic while maintaining social distancing. Can I sign … Continue reading
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How do I transfer my New York co-op apartment to my living trust?
Revocable trusts, often called “living trusts” are an increasingly popular choice for people who wish to avoid probate when planning their estates. For a discussion on “living trusts” refer to my blog post: http://www.dippellaw.com/wordpress/how-can-i-avoid-probate-of-a-will-in-new-york/ As I discussed in my above … Continue reading
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Why do I need title insurance when I purchase my home in New York?
Even first time home buyers have a general awareness that they will need to pay for something called “title insurance” when they close on the purchase of their home. However, few buyers, I would guess, have an understanding of exactly … Continue reading
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What taxes will I have to pay when I sell my New York City home?
Clients often ask me about the tax consequences they will face when they sell their New York City home. Whether you’re selling a one or two family house, a cooperative apartment or a condominium unit, you will be subject to … Continue reading
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Do I need to pay to obtain a copy of the deed to my home in New York City?
A client of mine recently received a letter from a company offering to obtain for her, for a fee, a copy of the newly recorded deed to her house. My client had previously asked me to add her son as … Continue reading