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Probate Process
Once an individual who leaves a will dies, the probate process begins. The only way probate occurs however, is if the assets value at $30,000 or more for the person who passed away. In order for any...
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Upstate NY Courts Begin Gradual Return To In-Person Operations
As New York steadily recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, courts in three upstate judicial districts will enter their second phase of a gradual return to in-person operations. Courts in the Fifth...
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A Small Estate or Voluntary Administration is used when the decedent had less than $50,000 of personal property and no real estate. If there is a possibility of a wrongful death or other lawsuit in the...
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Refusing a Breathalyzer Test
Are you considering refusing a breathalyzer test? If so, contact the experienced Rochester DWI Lawyer Robert Friedman for a consultation. As an experienced Rochester DWI Lawyer, clients often ask me...
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Judges & Lawyers Behaving Badly Blog
Resignation of judge who called juror ‘Aunt Jemima’ is irrevocable The Pennsylvania Court of Judicial Discipline ruled that a judge who referred to a juror as “Aunt Jemima” cannot change his mind...
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File Your Winter Car Accident Claim
As an experienced Rochester Personal Injury Attorney I am often asked how long an individual has to file your winter car accident claim. You have 3 years to the date of the accident to file a claim...
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NY State Police Liable for Wrongful Death Caused by Drunk Driver
The New York administrator of the Estate of Emily R. Wootton, sued New York State (“NYS”) for conscious pain and suffering, fear of impending death, and wrongful death arising from the death of Emily...
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NY Attorney General Sues Eviction Lawyers
New York Attorney General Letitia James (“AG”) filed a lawsuit against Balsamo, Rosenblatt & Hall, P.C, and its partners Robert Rosenblatt and Edward Hall for engaging in deceptive rent collection...
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When is a NY Husband or Wife Disqualified to Inherit as a Surviving Spouse?
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...
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Child Custody and Substance Abuse in Rochester, NY
Child custody cases can be emotionally challenging and complex, particularly when substance abuse is involved. In Rochester, New York, like many other cities, the issue of child custody and substance...
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