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Estate planning is something everyone must do at some point. However, if you look at the statistics, you’ll find that it’s not the norm at all. Most people do not have an estate plan and have not written a will. One reason for this is age. Studies suggest that people...
For many years, home buyers in New York didn’t have much recourse under its “caveat emptor” rules, also known by the phrase “buyer beware.” The seller had little impetus to disclose unfavorable information about the property. However, the law has shifted, and now...
Preparing a will is one of the most important things that you can do. Your will allows you to select beneficiaries and to choose an executor for your will and estate. It gives you the opportunity to choose a guardian for your children and to specific who you’d like to...
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Question: Our association does not allow pets. But, of course we must allow service dogs of which it seems everyone has one nowadays. May we fine owners who allow their service dogs to urinate or defecate on common ground whether or not they pick it up? It still...
Question: Some members of our board want to make a resolution limiting the number of dogs each unit owner can have two dogs. However, the majority of board members say this can't be done, because it goes against our bylaws. I read our bylaws, and it is stated that...
Question: The President resigned and Board nominated me for the position and that position and I accepted. Question "I will now be both President and treasurer at the same time." I think this is a conflict of interest and must resigned my position as treasurer....
Question: We cannot get a quorum for annual meeting. We are required to have an annual meeting. We did a vote with owners in attendance and voted to not attempt another annual meeting until next year. Some are saying improper. What else can we do? Answer: If you do...