As an experienced Rochester Elder Law Attorney, people often ask me about emergency Medicaid planning. Emergencies can happen unexpectedly, and often have serious impacts on peoples lives. It’s important that your loved ones are properly prepared for any of life’s uncertainties. Emergency Medicaid planning can be initiated if you have the proper statutory gift rider on your […]
Author Archives: Friedman & Ranzenhofer
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Sep
Sep
New York State’s health code requires backflow preventers in most commercial properties and larger residential properties as a protection for municipal water systems. Contractors need to be alert because not all towns enforce this New York State Health law. During the past couple of years, people have received letters informing them that they will be […]
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Sep
As a Rochester Business lawyer, clients often ask me about business asset purchase agreements when they are buying or selling a business or other tangible assets. This agreement should be drafted by an experienced attorney and should include all the necessary elements of what is included with the sale such as inventory, equipment, intellectual property, […]
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Sep
Sep
As a Rochester DWI Attorney, I am often asked by clients whether or not they will be sentenced to jail for DWI. Although the maximum sentence is one year in jail, the particular circumstances and your record will determine whether or not you are sentenced to jail. We will be able to advise you as […]
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As an experienced Rochester Personal Injury Attorney I am often asked about slips and falls. Here in Rochester we do have snowy and icy winters and people often fall during the winter. If your injury is a result of a slip and fall on ice, it’s very important after you get your proper medical treatment […]
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As an experienced Rochester Personal Injury Attorney, a lot of people ask if they have to have a certain amount of medical bills in order to file a claim. The simple answer to that question is no. You don’t have to have a certain threshold or amount of medical bills in order to file a […]
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As a Rochester landlord tenant attorney, I am often asked whether a rental application should be used in screening tenants. I strongly recommend a rental application for a number of reasons. First off is to determine whether or not you’re getting a good tenant. Secondly is to collect a judgment in the event that you […]
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As a Rochester Real Estate Lawyer, I often get questions about what precautions to take in buying real estate investment property. The first mistake that I see quite often is buying in a bad location, especially out of town investors that don’t know about the crime statistics, for instance, in a particular location or the […]
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As an experienced Rochester Elder Law Attorney, people often ask me about the statutory gift rider for the power of attorney. The power of attorney itself authorizes gifts of up to $500 per year. If you would like to authorize your agent to make gifts of more than $500 per year for Medicaid planning and […]
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Aug
Aug
As an experienced Rochester Personal Injury Attorney I am often asked how likely it is that a personal injury case will go to trial. In Rochester, most cases don’t go to trial. I would say that the vast majority of claims that are filed are settled prior to any trial taking place. It’s a very […]