If you have been hurt due to the negligence of a landlord, you may have a case. Check out this tenant awarded $3.8 million for sexual assault. A tenant was sexually assaulted after her workout as she was leaving the fitness center of her apartment complex. Because it was after dark, she was visible from […]
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A New York spouse who is legally married to a decedent at the time of his or her death has a right to inherit an “elective” share of the assets. If the decedent dies without a will and without children, the surviving spouse is entitled to the entire estate. If there is no will but […]
Are you trying to find “the best truck accident attorney near me?” The damages caused by truck accidents are often very devastating. Therefore, it is very important for truck accident victims to be competently and vigorously represented in order to be fully compensated. The Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC experienced attorneys have an in-depth understanding of […]
On GivingTuesday, November 29, 2022 the Truck Safety Coalition (TSC), which fights for safer commercial trucking nationwide, will debut its national fundraising campaign, “HOPE Against All Odds” to help improve the lives of truck accident survivors and victim families as well as fund TSC’s safety advocacy efforts across America. Why “HOPE Against All Odds”? Because […]
Phyllis Klemp of Getzville may be 94, but she like to keep active. When she needs a ride she can count on a volunteer with Hearts and Hands. Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC is glad to continue our sixty-seven year tradition of community service by supporting Hearts and Hands-Faith in Action’s (HAH) valuable assistance to the elderly […]
Yes. A lost or destroyed will may be admitted to probate pursuant to New York Surrogates Court Procedure Act (SCPA) 1407 only if: It is established that the will has not been revoked, and Execution of the will is proved in the manner required for the probate of an existing will, and All of the […]
Landlord commenced a holdover eviction proceeding against tenant alleging that more than three individuals reside in the apartment in violation of the lease agreement, the Yonkers City Code, and the Emergency Tenant Protection Regulations. In its notice to cure, landlord further asserted that tenant caused damage to the premises and failed to maintain the unit. […]
Must landlords provide reserved parking spaces for disabled tenants who request it? Yes, the Fair Housing Act requires landlords to make reasonable accommodations in their rules, policies, practices, or services when needed to provide persons with disabilities an equal opportunity to use or enjoy a dwelling. A reserved parking space is a common reasonable accommodation […]
Robert Friedman of Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC Attorneys, drawing on over 43 years of estate planning experience, will present “Fifteen Ways to Avoid Probate” on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, from 4:00 PM to 5:15 PM at Amherst Center for Senior Services, 70 John James Audubon Pkwy, Amherst, NY 14228. Have your questions answered, and learn […]
During the nursing home admissions process, caregivers must often sign lengthy admission agreements (“AA”) along with many other documents. The caregiver often has no opportunity to negotiate the AA even if she or he has the time, attention, and ability to read and understand it. The AA often includes terms that attempt to hold caregivers […]