Author Archives: Friedman & Ranzenhofer

How to Transfer a Vehicle to a NY Living Trust

Revocable Living Trust (RLT)

If you want your car included in your revocable living trust to avoid New York probate, follow the instructions below. The person who creates a trust is the settlor. The owner of the vehicle and the settlor of the trust can be the same person. The person(s) who manage the property of the trust are […]

NY Landlords and Sellers Must Disclose Flood Risks

NY Landlords and Sellers Must Disclose Flood Risks

Due to unprecedented rainfall and disastrous flooding, New York laws require that sellers of residential properties disclose to buyers, and landlords disclose to tenants, known flood risks. NY RESIDENTIAL LEASE DISCLOSURES NY Real Property Law Sec. 231-B, effective  June 21, 2023, requires  every residential lease  disclose any prior flood damage to the leased premises due […]

Is Forcible Touching a NY Sex Crime?

Is Forcible Touching a NY Sex Crime

WHAT IS NY PENAL LAW 130.52: THE CRIME OF FORCIBLE TOUCHING? You are  guilty of forcible touching when you intentionally, and for no legitimate purpose, forcibly touch the sexual or other intimate parts of another person for the purpose of degrading or abusing such person or for the purpose of gratifying your sexual desire. It […]

Estate Planning – October 2023

Estate Planning - October 2023

Robert Friedman of Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC Attorneys, drawing on over 44 years of estate planning experience,  presented “Estate Planning” on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at New Jerusalem COGIC.  Learn how to achieve your estate planning goals with wills, health care proxies, living wills, MOLSTS, powers of attorney, trusts, burial designation forms, and nonprobate assets; […]

How Do I Start a Small Business In New York?

How Do I Start a Small Business In New York?

The How to Start a NY Small Business Guide will assist you in getting started on the road to a successful entrepreneurship. It provides information about everything from planning and financing a business to marketing, keeping records and understanding government regulations. It also has information on how to expand an existing business. This guide serves […]

Rochester DWI Dismissed: Police Camera Footage Not Given to Defendant

Police Camera Footage Not Given to Defendant

Rochester City Court Judge Rebecca L. Town dismissed a drunk driving case because the prosecution did not provide police body-worn camera footage to the defense. Defendant was charged with driving while intoxicated under Section 1192 (3) of the Vehicle and Traffic Law, and other charges. The timeline was as follows: Defendant was arraigned on May […]

How to Obtain Free Legal Services from Your NY Employer

Employee Assistance programs (EAP) often provide  employees in the private and public sector with legal insurance. The legal insurance benefits include  free consultations with a NY  attorney and either free or discounted legal services. Should legal matters arise, having an experienced New York lawyer or team by your side can make all the difference. Legal […]

The Role of Trusts in Estate Planning for Brighton, New York Families

The Role of Trusts in Estate Planning for Brighton, New York Families

Estate planning is a crucial aspect of financial management that many individuals and families in Brighton, New York, often overlook. However, it’s a critical process that ensures your assets are distributed according to your wishes while minimizing tax liabilities and potential conflicts among heirs. One powerful tool in estate planning is the trust. This article […]

Landlord Can Reject ESA if Other Tenants Are Allergic

Karen Cohen has a medically documented severe allergy to pet dander that causes nasal congestion, swollen sinuses, excess coughing, and, at times, a swollen throat. Due to her severe pet allergies, Cohen sought an apartment building that did not allow pets. After Cohen moved into her apartment, another tenant, David Clark requested a reasonable accommodation […]

Why Are People Arrested at Darien Lake Concerts?

Darien Lake Arrests

The most frequent reason why people are arrested at Darien Lake Six Flags concerts is criminal trespass in the Third Degree after allegedly reentering the concert venue after being ejected and told not to return.  A person is guilty of Criminal Trespass in the Third Degree when that person knowingly enters [remains] unlawfully in a […]