Legalities & Realities®: The Blog

In the fast-paced world of high-stakes litigation, time is money, and efficiency is key. For business owners and high-income professionals engaged in disputes over income, business equity, or other significant assets, the litigation process can feel daunting.

In the complex world of estate and trust administration, fiduciaries often find themselves at the crossroads of duty, discretion, and legal uncertainty. Whether you're an executor, trustee, or administrator, your role requires navigating intricate financial and interpersonal dynamics while upholding your legal obligations.

Business and commercial litigation is a dynamic field where disputes over contracts, business practices, and intellectual property can have an impact on businesses and professionals alike.

When a loved one passes away, the grieving process can be compounded by complex financial and legal issues, especially when the estate includes significant debts, life insurance proceeds, and contested assets.

When disputes arise in high-value transactions, such as those involving business interests, employment agreements, or matrimonial settlements, claims of fraud and rescission often come to the forefront. These legal concepts are critical in addressing situations where one party alleges that another’s false representations induced them to enter into a contract.

In the complex world of business, personal, and financial relationships, disputes over fairness and compensation can arise in unexpected ways. One area of law that frequently comes into play is unjust enrichment. This legal concept ensures that no one unfairly benefits at another’s expense without providing appropriate compensation.

As a professional, executive, or business owner navigating the complexities of divorce, you may find that spousal maintenance, formerly known as alimony, continues as a point of contention even after the ink has dried on your divorce decree. One issue that often arises is whether spousal maintenance continues when an ex-spouse has entered into a live-in romantic relationship with another person.

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.