by garywojtan | Sep 28, 2009 | Elder Law, Estate Planning
Many people are unprepared to deal with the legal and financial consequences of a serious illness such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Legal and medical experts encourage people recently diagnosed with a serious illness — particularly one that is expected to...
by garywojtan | Sep 28, 2009 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Hiring a Lawyer, Wills
There are four basic tools of estate planning. It is imperative to have these documents executed by the care recipient, while they are legally competent. The explanations that follow refer to the care receiver as the principal, that is, the one seeking these...
by garywojtan | Sep 28, 2009 | Estate Planning, Estates and Probate
You’ve worked hard for your money, and made every attempt to be a conscientious saver. So it’s only natural that you want some control over what happens to your assets in the event of your death. At the very least, you probably want to minimize or avoid...
by garywojtan | Sep 28, 2009 | Criminal Law
Q. I got a traffic ticket. Where do I go? A. The name and address of the court is listed on the ticket with the date and time that the case will be heard in court. Q. What will happen if I do nothing about the ticket? A. A warrant can be issued for your arrest and...
by garywojtan | Sep 28, 2009 | Criminal Law
This Guide is not a substitute for a lawyer. Introduction This guide is designed to help you understand how the criminal justice system works in New York State, from arrest through appeal. Many of the terms used in this guide can be found in the glossary at the end of...
