Landlord breaches the warranty of habitability,tenant filed/notified. can landlord file for eviction, after tenant files?

The answer to your question depends on what you mean by the tenant "filing/notifying." The Real Property Law frowns upon retaliatory eviction,...

Is there any legal steps I can take against my landlord for refusing to evict the other tenant?

Attorney Smollens brings up a good point regarding withholding rent. Be forewarned, though, that withholding rent is not an excuse to not pay rent,...

My bank said I need to go to surrogate court or probate court to access my safety deposit box. Is that the law?

It appears an estate is necessary to access the safety deposit box. Consult with an attorney who handles estate matters to discuss the need to open...

If you plan to withhold rent (irrespective of whether the present lease expired by it's own terms), be sure to follow it to the letter. Also, a...

My mother in law fell at Seneca casino in Irving NY. Was sent to Irving Hospital by ambulance then to ECMC by ambulance.

Your mother in law is wise to contact an attorney regarding a possible personal injury lawsuit.

How do I file a will in NYS There was only one person named to receive something besides my Aunt

It is a wise idea to consult with an attorney to review the will and determine if it needs to be submitted for probate.

Wills

A will, by itself, should not be terribly expensive. This is not to say a will may be the only estate planning document suitable for your needs. A...

How does my sister get power of atty for my mentally disabled brother?

The best starting point is a confidential discussion with an attorney to discuss the matter in more detail. The answer to your question is heavily...

We have a grown 26 year old son living with us and we i want to legally evict him. how do we go about doing that?

Speak with an attorney for help with a summary eviction proceeding. In my experience, intra-family evictions are very emotional, and it is wise to...

A vacation on a cruise is being planned. I have a friend convicted of a DUI. I want an opinion on the certainty he can travel?

You are trying to do a nice thing for a friend, which is commendable. Your friend is wise to reach out to a criminal defense attorney to discuss...