Author Archives: George H. Dippel, Attorney at Law

About George H. Dippel, Attorney at Law

George H. Dippel has been practicing law for over 30 years. He is a graduate of Cornell Law School and a former partner at the law firm of Rivkin Radler in their real estate/banking department. Mr. Dippel opened his own law offices in 1993 in Bayside, Queens, New York. Mr. Dippel has assisted thousands of clients throughout Queens, Brooklyn, The Bronx, Manhattan, Staten Island, Long Island and Westchester with their wills, probate, trusts, real estate and business matters. In addition to practicing law, Mr. Dippel has taught real estate courses in Long Island University’s paralegal program. He is also a licensed real estate instructor and has taught real estate licensing courses in the New York Metropolitan area. Mr. Dippel is admitted to practice in all New York State Courts and the Federal Eastern and Southern District Courts.

A Step by Step Guide to Selling your New York Home

A client of mine recently asked me to write a blog article article explaining step by step the process of selling your home in New York. This article assumes you’re selling a one family home. These steps may differ if … Continue reading

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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

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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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The Law Office of George H. Dippel is Open During the Coronavirus Outbreak

The Law Office of George H. Dippel, in compliance with Governor Andrew Cuomo’s emergency declaration, is now operating from our home office. While certain activities such as sit down closings, will signings and personal consultations in our office are not … 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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