Author Archives: Friedman & Ranzenhofer

What’s The Difference Between A NY Life Estate And A Living Trust ?

What’s The Difference Between A NY Life Estate And A Living Trust

To preserve your home from the devastating costs of nursing home care, you can  transfer it to your children with either a life estate deed or a deed to an irrevocable living trust. With both the NY life estate deed and the irrevocable living trust : You will avoid probate. You can preserve your home […]

Can a NY Condominium Association Board Ban Smoking?

Can a NY Condominium Association Board Ban Smoking

Yes, New York condominium boards can implement no smoking policies.  It is usually impossible to prevent a neighbor’s  secondhand smoke from entering your  condominium. Even running a purifier  may not remedy the problem. According to the American Society for Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers, no standard ventilation system or air purifier can completely remove […]

Are NY Landlords Liable When A Tenant Assaults Another Tenant?

Are NY Landlords Liable When A Tenant Assaults Another Tenant

No. The plaintiff sued his landlord for damages for injuries stemming from an assault by another tenant. He alleged that the landlord was negligent for failing to keep the premises free from known dangerous conditions. He appealed from the grant of summary judgment to the landlord by Erie County Supreme Court. The New York State […]

Disinheriting Your Spouse

Disinheriting Your Spouse

As an experienced Rochester Estate Planning Attorney, people often ask me many estate planning questions such as disinheriting your spouse. You will not be able to disinherit your spouse unless there is a signed prenuptial or anti-nuptial agreement. The only other reason you can disinherit your spouse is if he or she abandons you for […]

Eviction, foreclosure protection extended until May 1

See the original article on NY Daily Record Tenants financially burdened by the coronavirus pandemic will not face eviction proceedings until at least May 1, thanks the latest legislative action in New York. The COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020 prevents residential evictions, foreclosure proceedings, credit discrimination and negative credit reporting related […]

3 Child Custody Questions

3 Child Custody Questions

Many people ask me as an experienced Rochester Child Custody Attorney these 3 child custody questions. Check out the answers and give us a call today. 1. What is Shared Custody? Shared residency contemplates a fairly equal sharing of the children’s residency. One common shared residency arrangement sees the children living with Mom one week […]

NY Residential Eviction & Foreclosure Moratorium Extended To May 1, 2021

NY Residential Eviction & Foreclosure Moratorium Extended To May 1, 2021

New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed the COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020 (the”Act”) on December 28, 2020. The Act prevents residential evictions, foreclosure proceedings, credit discrimination and negative credit reporting related to the COVID-19 pandemic. It also extends the Senior Citizens’ Homeowner Exemption and Disabled Homeowner Exemption from 2020 to […]

How Do I Get Free New York Legal Information, Forms & Answers?

How Do I Get Free New York Legal Information, Forms & Answers

Ten Ways to Obtain Free NY Legal Help Robert Friedman, Attorney The New York legal system can be very intimidating and confusing to most people. Ever since I started practicing law in 1979, I have been providing free New York legal information as a public service. Forty years ago, I started writing my real estate […]

Probate Time Frame

Probate Time Frame

As an experienced Rochester Estate Planning Lawyer, people often ask me what the probate time frame is. Call our office today. The probate process takes at least 7 months The estate must be left open for 7 months to allow creditors the opportunity to file claims against the estate Are you getting frustrated with your probate time […]

3 Commonly Asked DWI Questions

3 Commonly Asked DWI Questions

Have you been charged with a DWI? Check out these 3 commonly asked DWI questions, then call our office today for a legal consultation. 1. How Long will my DWI Charge Take? It can take anywhere from 2 months to a year to complete this process 2. What are the Penalties for a DWI Conviction? […]