A homeowners association (HOA) must establish a delicate balance between maintaining community standards and maintaining a sense of community. Consistent and reasonable enforcement of the rules is necessary, as is the frequent updating and modernization of existing...
A homeowner's association (HOA) helps protect the culture of a neighborhood and also local property values. The HOA can create and enforce rules about lawn and property maintenance, as well as many other choices homeowners make that affect their communities. For...
As a business owner, you may need to be wary of the impact that chargebacks can have on your bottom line. Chargebacks can only happen when a customer has used a credit card to reimburse your company for purchasing goods or services. There are certain situations in...
Business partnerships can be a great way to achieve growth and success, but they also involve complex legal and financial considerations. Therefore, a well-drafted partnership agreement is essential to ensure all parties understand their rights, responsibilities, and...
You’ve created a valid will. That means you have taken an important step toward safeguarding your legacy and loved ones’ futures. At the very basic, a will speaks for you when you are no longer around to make important declarations. Without one, New York intestacy...
Making an estate plan is a great first step, but don’t forget that the estate plan can become outdated and inaccurate. It is very important to review it periodically so that you know that it actually reflects your true wishes. After all, you wouldn’t want an...
If you serve on the board of your local homeowner's association (HOA), your primary objective is likely to preserve property values and minimize how much it costs to maintain community amenities. Minimizing elements that will make the community unattractive or...
Sooner or later, every growing business will need to hire employees. When that time comes for you, well-drafted employment agreements can do much to protect you from worker-initiated legal disputes. You want to respect the rights of employees while also looking out...
Those who have finally created a will can breathe a sigh of relief. They have decided and codified how their assets will be distributed upon their death. Are all wills valid in New York? What might make one invalid? If you have questions or concerns about estate...
Whether you’re just starting your business or you’ve been running it for years, it’s important to understand your business formation. For many start-ups, this is a crucial and often overlooked step for making a strong business. Yet, even long-term businesses should...