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Navigating Probate Horror Stories: Lessons from Brooklyn Estate Case Examples
Avoid costly estate mistakes with real Brooklyn probate case lessons. From missing wills to family disputes, outdated trusts, and Medicaid missteps, these stories reveal how poor planning leads to probate nightmares. Learn how to protect your legacy, prevent family conflict, and ensure your estate plan reflects your true wishes with expert legal guidance.
Employer Guidance for New Tax Deductions for Tips and Overtime Pay
Learn how the new OBBBA tax deductions impact employers managing tips and overtime pay. This guide explains deductions of up to $25,000 for qualified tips and $12,500 for overtime, key compliance rules under the FLSA, and IRS reporting updates. Discover what employers must do to stay compliant and prepare for 2025 tax year changes.
Owners vs. Lender's Title Insurance: What's the Difference?
This guide explains why both policies matter, what each covers, and how they safeguard your real estate investment during and after closing. Essential reading for every homebuyer and property owner.
Protecting Your Business from Costly Legal Pitfalls and Setting Yourself Up for Success
AI tools can boost efficiency, but they can also create legal liabilities if not managed correctly. Learn how AI interactions may form binding contracts under the doctrine of apparent authority, exposing your business to risk. Discover proactive steps and legal strategies to protect your company from costly pitfalls while leveraging AI safely and effectively.
A Change in Marital Status Affects Tax Filing
Learn how major life changes — like divorce or separation — impact your taxes. This guide explains how alimony, separate maintenance, and child support are treated under federal tax law, who can claim dependents, and when to update your tax withholding. Understand what’s deductible, what’s taxable, and how to stay compliant after a marital status change.
Top 10 Contracts for Every Small Business
Every small business needs strong contracts to stay protected. In “Top 10 Contracts for Every Small Business,” discover essential agreements like Service Contracts, Independent Contractor Agreements, NDAs, and Employment Agreements that safeguard your operations, relationships, and ideas. Prevent disputes, protect your assets, and build trust with clear, customized contracts that work for you.
Avoiding Probate
Learn what probate is, why it can be costly and time-consuming, and discover smart strategies to avoid it—like revocable trusts, beneficiary designations, joint ownership, and small estate planning.
No Tax on Tips and Overtime Provisions Prompt Important Questions and Considerations for Both Employers and Workers
No Tax on Tips? Under the OBBBA, workers in tipped occupations can now deduct up to $25,000 in qualified tip income on federal taxes.
What is the Role of an Executor in Probate?
Thinking of naming an executor—or serving as one? From filing the will to managing taxes and resolving disputes, the role comes with major responsibilities (and compensation). Know what you're signing up for.
Actions to Take Now Because of the New Tax Law
The latest tax law changes bring important opportunities—and deadlines—for individuals and businesses looking to take advantage of green energy incentives. From credits for EV charging stations and energy-efficient home building to deductions for commercial buildings and renewable energy projects, many of these benefits expire by mid-2026.
Choosing a Guardian for your Child(ren)
The essential factors to keep in mind when choosing a guardian for your little ones. Without a formal guardianship designation in place, the courts will decide who raises your children - and their choice may not align with your wishes.
The "One Big Beautiful Bill Act”: Key Figures for NY Taxpayers
Starting January 1st, 2026, the federal estate, gift, and Generation Skipping Transfer exemption jumps to $15 million per person/$30 million per married couple.