New Yorkers who find themselves in a black hole of debt may consider filing bankruptcy. As part of the requirements for either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13, the filer will likely have to take at least two classes at specific points in the process. The team at Corash &...
Understanding Chapter 11 bankruptcy
At Corash & Hollender, P.C., in New York, we help individuals and businesses facing overwhelming debt to file and proceed through bankruptcy. We therefore know that most people believe that Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 are their only bankruptcy options. Such, however,...
What are alternatives to Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
When residents in New York like you find yourself facing debt that seems insurmountable, you may end up feeling lost and hopeless. Even filing for bankruptcy may seem futile, especially if you are thinking about the potential negative effects of Chapter 7 bankruptcy....
Discussing Chapter 7 bankruptcy with your partner
There are many issues to consider when those who are deep in debt look into the bankruptcy process. First, it is crucial for people who are thinking about bankruptcy to review the different strategies that may be available and make sure that they find a solution that...
Is emotional spending to blame for your bankruptcy?
While filing for bankruptcy may help you start to reclaim your life in New York, it is better to go one step further and pinpoint what led to your filing for bankruptcy in the first place. Maybe your financial woes were due to emotional spending. If you feel this is...
Settling business disputes without going to court
All business owners want to make their vendors, customers and employees happy. But sometimes you may end up in a dispute that you cannot easily settle. When significant amounts of money or a reputation is at stake, sometimes you need to get help. Staten Island...
Estate planning needs to be active and early
Many people fail to realize the importance of early and active estate planning. Some put it off thinking they are too young to need it. Others have estate plans that only include a basic will, with no thought toward what could happen between now and the time they die...
Choosing between an irrevocable trust and a living trust
Estate planning typically includes executing a trust, which serves as a separate legal entity to hold properties and assets for its beneficiaries. As reported by Kiplinger's Personal Finance, in addition to real estate, trusts may include financial accounts, cars and...
How does arbitration and mediation differ from litigation?
Litigation is a great way to get things done in a legal sense. It is one of the most traditional methods of handling disputes, especially those that are beyond your ability to resolve without outside interference. But what about alternative dispute resolution...
What is surrogate’s court and what do you do there?
When a loved one dies, not only do you have to process the grief, you need to process through their estate. This is often an emotional episode in your life and the lives of the loved one's other decedents. Whether you have a will or not in the aftermath of all that,...
Reducing inheritance conflict among siblings
Your children may need to lean on one another more than ever once you are gone, but if you are not careful, you run the risk of your New York estate plan – or lack thereof – creating conflicts among your kids. Inheritance battles are often expensive and...
How to avoid inheritance disputes
Estate planning helps you to ensure your loved ones have everything they need after your death, but inheritance disputes can tie up assets for years and break families apart. To reduce the likelihood of such disputes, consider these tips while making end-of-life...
Can you protect your elderly loved ones from financial abuse
As your loved ones age, they may become more vulnerable to abuse from people they trust. Financial abuse is one form of mistreatment that can violate privacy, damage reputations and threaten financial security. Protecting your loved one's against this type of abuse...
How does probate work in New York?
When someone dies in New York, his or her executor presents the will to the Surrogate's Court in the county where the person lived. In a process called probate, the court determines the validity of the will and supervises the administration of the deceased person's...
A look at small estates in New York
If you have a relatively modest estate, it is still important to set up an effective estate plan. Unfortunately, many people with modest estates fail to create estate plans, which often causes their loved ones to experience anxiety and uncertainty after their death....
How do you structure an estate plan review?
Estate plan reviews are a crucial part of your end of life plans. After all, you cannot simply create an estate plan and leave it as-is indefinitely. It needs to reflect your life in the current moment, which means it must change as your life changes. But how do you...
