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What Happens if Your Parent Dies Without a Will?
Posted at: 8/5/2025 11:00 AM
When a parent passes away without a will, it can create confusion, frustration, and even conflict among family members. Without clear instructions, the distribution of their assets, property, and personal belongings is left to New York State law — not to the wishes your parent may have expressed in conversations or intentions. At MCV Law, our estate planning attorneys often hear from clients navigating these difficult situations after the fact. But with the right planning, these complications
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Should I Accept my First Workers’ Compensation Settlement Offer?
Posted at: 8/4/2025 9:00 AM
When you’re injured on the job, you have the right to workers’ compensation benefits under New York State law. These benefits can cover medical treatment and lost wages, and in some cases, the insurance company may offer a lump-sum settlement to resolve your claim. It’s common for injured workers to feel tempted by that first settlement offer, especially when medical bills are piling up and regular income has stopped. But before you accept, it’s critical to understand what’s really on the tab
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Is Your Tenant Actually a Tenant?
Posted at: 7/25/2025 1:00 PM
Not Everyone Is Legally a "Tenant" A property owner who chooses to proceed under the wrong eviction theory can be in for an expensive and time-consuming lesson on how New York classifies the people they want to remove. While the word “tenant” is generally used, not everyone may qualify as one. When Rent Is Paid, It Matters If you give someone the right to live in your property in exchange for rent money, that makes them a tenant. Other, less common situations make it critically important to
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Why You Should Put Your House in a Trust
Posted at: 7/24/2025 9:30 AM
For many people, their home is their most valuable asset — financially and emotionally. Whether it’s the place where you raised your family or the property you’ve worked hard to pay off, protecting your home through proper Estate Planning is essential. One of the most effective ways to safeguard your home and ensure it passes to your loved ones according to your wishes is by placing it in a Trust. At MCV Law, our experienced Estate Planning attorneys help individuals and families across Centr
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Posted at: 7/22/2025 1:30 PM
I was recently listening to a podcast from Mel Robbins, and it mentioned Caregiver Stress. She noted that it is believed that 7.1 million people care for their aging parents and that there is a correlation between increased health issues, like depression, in those people suffering from Caregiver Stress. Caregiver stress is not just emotional — it has legal and practical implications as well. The majority of caregivers are family members who take on the responsibility out of love, and over t