Legalities & Realities®: The Blog

When you or your business are involved in a legal dispute over a trust, an estate, or a family matter like a divorce, it’s important to understand how attorneys’ fees and surcharges work in New York’s Surrogate’s Court. These legal concepts directly impact your financial interests, especially if significant assets like business equity, high-value properties, or large financial holdings are at stake.

When running a successful business or managing significant assets, confidentiality is often a top priority. Business leaders, high-income professionals, and individuals with substantial estates are increasingly familiar with non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) — tools designed to protect sensitive information during business, employment, or personal legal matters

In today’s highly regulated employment landscape, businesses must be vigilant in following legal requirements when an employee relationship ends.

In legal disputes, time is a key factor that can significantly influence the outcome of a case.

Serving as an executor of an estate in New York is a significant responsibility that requires careful attention to legal duties and obligations. If you've been named as an executor in a will, it's important to understand your role and the steps you must take to administer the estate properly.

As a business owner in New York, entering a partnership means more than just agreeing to work together - it also means taking on important legal responsibilities.

When it comes to selling or buying a business in New York, there's an important legal concept that both parties need to be aware of: the Mohawk Doctrine.

However, when disagreements arise between family members who own the business together, it can lead to a situation known as "business divorce." This term describes the process of separating ownership interests in a company, which can be just as difficult and emotional as a marriage ending.