We have previously posted concerning a significant amendment to the property condition disclosure law in New York. Previously, sellers of residential real estate were required to complete a detailed questionnaire concerning property conditions or issue a $500 credit at the closing for failure to deliver the document. Many sellers, especially…
Many viewers have been intrigued by the popular television series The Golden Bachelor, in which an older widower selected the second love of his life as his fiancee. The widower was portrayed as absent from the dating scene after the death of his wife. On the eve of the final…
The recent death of Matthew Perry, best known for playing “Chandler Bing” on the popular sitcom Friends, has deeply affected many of our readers. Although Perry was known for his fabulous sense of humor, the dark side of his life was notable for his addiction to alcohol and drugs, almost…
Tony Bennett was beloved by those young and old not only as a talented singer, but as a World War II veteran and civil rights icon. His recent death at the age of 96 was not unexpected. This post will identify the legal issues that may be raised when a…
This post comes with a “spoiler alert” warning. Like many, this author has become obsessed with the Max show Succession, not merely as a television viewer, but for the legal issues raised by the storylines. We will discuss the multiple legal issues covered in the Emmy award-winning series. The jaw…
Some of our clients have valuable personal property, such as artwork, antiques, baseball cards, figurines and the like. They may wish to leave such collections in their Wills to a particular person. In other cases, none of the potential survivors is interested in possessing and storing such a collection. This…
We were “all shook up” to hear the surprising news of the untimely death of Lisa Marie Presley, the daughter of Elvis Presley. Ms. Presley passed away in California. She may have had a Will that directed the disposition of her assets. This post will address the legal result if…
It is not uncommon for children from a prior marriage to have a legal dispute with a surviving spouse concerning a Will. The New York Post recently reported that the children of deceased hockey legend Rod Gilbert have sued his surviving widow concerning the disposition of his estate. Hockey Hall…
News outlets have reported on the untimely death of actress Anne Heche. The late actress was allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol and illegal drugs when she crashed into a Los Angeles area home. She died shortly thereafter from injuries suffered in the crash. As to the unlucky homeowner,…
Long-time royal watchers were dismayed to hear the news of the death of Great Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II. This author and others admired Her Majesty’s service to her country and her longevity. While we obviously do not have royalty in the United States, many of us consider our ancestors to…